THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery January in 1919, disaster struck Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, flattening buildings and entombing citizens in a gooey mire. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were wounded. The city faced a

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