THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery January in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and burying people in a sticky mire. Scores of people were fatally injured, and many more suffered. The ci

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