#14: Horse Manure Removalists
Perhaps one of the least glamorous jobs out there before modern times would have to be that of a horse manure removalist. Seeing as horses were used as the main mode of transport in the 19th century, someone had to ensure the streets were clear of their excrement. Horse manure removalists would clear manure from the streets to ensure cleanliness and order before introducing cars.

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