Thus The Guardian today. “Government advises people to reduce physical activity after fireworks night and still weather lead to a ‘10 out of 10’ pollution reading across much of England and Wales,” explains the newspaper. Guy Fawkes Night, also known as the Bonfire Night and Fireworks Night, is celebrated on November 5 ever since 1605, when King James I survived the plot to destroy the House of Lords in London. At first it was a thanksgiving, but it has gradually turned into the celebration of Guy Fawkes, one of the malefactors. As of late, he has given face to the Anonymous movement, which has a distinct anti-government flavor, and not only in Britain. Amusingly, this year’s fireworks and bonfires in England and Wales coincided with very still and foggy weather, which resulted in peak pollution and the warning to reduce physical activity, particularly outdoors. The boomerang effect is well worth remembering, though. Regardless of its origins and intentions, flamboyant celebration perforce equals pollution nowadays.