The Deadly Fog That Killed 12,000: What Really Happened?

Could a fog really kill 12,000 people? Welcome to the Great Smog of London in 1952. Join Hank for a new episode of SciShow where we unpack this deadly pollution event and discuss how smog can actually affect life expectancy.
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