THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery January in the year, disaster befell Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses ruptured sending a torrent of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and trapping people in a treacly mire. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were wounded. Boston faced

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