A STICKY DISASTER: THE MOLASSES FLOOD

A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed, and the stenc

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