This Sweet Disaster: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919

On a crisp summer day in 1919, the calm streets of Boston's North End were abruptly transformed by an unexpected and terrible disaster. A massive reservoir holding millions of gallons of molasses, a popular ingredient at the time, suddenly ruptured, sending a thick wave of brown goo through the streets like a river. Buildings were toppled, vehicles

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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed, and the ste

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