A SWEET DISASTER: THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD OF 1919

A Sweet Disaster: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919

On a crisp summer day in 1919, the quiet streets of Boston's North End were abruptly transformed by an unexpected and devastating tragedy. A massive reservoir holding thousands of gallons of molasses, a popular sweetener at the time, suddenly ruptured, sending a thick wave of brown liquid through the streets like a flood. Buildings were crushed, ca

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The Horrible Event

On January 15th, 1919, Boston witnessed a truly horrifying incident. A massive reservoir storing this thick syrup burst, unleashing a torrent of the thick liquid down the streets. The unexpected wave buried everything in its path, crushing buildings and wounding dozens of people. The sticky molasses immobilized victims instantly, leaving a scene of

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