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"The worst part was the water. It smelt like sewage. We drank as little as possible."

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During the inquest, next door neighbour Claire Bennett told the jury she had smelt gas in the vicinity for about a fortnight before the blast.

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The others include rules governing mercury and air toxics; polymers and resins; rubber tires; copper smelting; and coal power, among others.

"Mum had seen the situation there, smelt the smells, seen the sights, seen the crash site. I think for her that made it more real to be able to see that."

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Michael Holding, covering the match for Sky Sports, received "tons of phone calls and letters" over something he said on air during a commentary stint, having smelt a rat.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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