A STICKY DISASTER: THE MOLASSES FLOOD

A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of mol

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