Readers reply: The Missouri tofu spill was ‘unforgettable’ – but what are history’s greatest bad smells?
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The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. This week’s question: The inside of my cardigans never become bobbled. Can’t the pieces be sewn together inside out?I must admit to cracking a smile when I read the story about the revolting result of a tofu spill last month in Missouri. About 18,000kg (40,000lb) of extra-firm tofu was left to rot for three weeks after a road accident – no one was hurt – turned into an insurance dispute. Local officials described the smell as “unforgettable” and “like a dead animal, but worse”. So, what are history’s greatest bad smells? Liz Prior, SouthamptonSend new questions to nq@theguardian.com. Continue reading...