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The 18th-century French Consul in Egypt, De Pauw, blamed the abandonment of the embalming practices of the Ancient Egyptians and the unsuitability of modern burial practices for the Nile delta for the area becoming "a hotbed of the plague". [54] Some colonial commentary of this kind seemed informed by attitudes underpinning the ruling powers.
The most popular type of domestic dwelling in Loyalist Upper Canada in the late 18th century was the log house or the wood frame house (or, less commonly, the stone house). When homes were heated, it was by a fireplace burning wood or a cast-iron wood stove, which was also used for cooking, and they were lit by candlelight or whale oil lamp.
In the UK, a cesspit is a closed tank for the reception and temporary storage of sewage; in North America, this is simply referred to as a "holding tank".Because it is sealed, the tank must be emptied frequently – on average every 6 weeks [3] – but frequency varies a great deal and can be as often as weekly or as rarely as quarterly.
Students in Quebec protest and stop proposed increases in university tuition. [144] 4 May The Royal Canadian Mint strikes the last Canadian penny. The coin is removed from circulation a few months later, though existing pennies remain legal tender. [145] 2014: 12 March Canada withdraws from the War in Afghanistan at the end of the first phase ...
The first occurrence of organised solid waste management system appeared in London in the late 18th century. [13] A waste collection and resource recovery system was established around the 'dust-yards'. The main constituent of municipal waste was the coal ash ('dust') which had a market value for brick-making and as a soil improver.
Years of the 18th century in Canada (16 C, 101 P) Pages in category "18th century in Canada" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
The Ohio State University is founded, as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. Columbus Circulating Library organized. [3] 1871. The Daily Dispatch newspaper begins publication. [7] Public water system first set-up. [1] Population: 32,000. [1] 1872: Public Library & Reading Room established at Columbus City Hall. [3] [8]
Sir Howard Douglas Hall, University of New Brunswick: 1826-27: Fredericton: James Woolford: Also known as "the Old Arts Building", it is the oldest building still officially in use by a university in Canada. It was designed by the same architect as Government House. The third floor was added to accommodate more staff and students in 1876–77.