THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery afternoon in the year, disaster befell Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing citizens in a sticky mire. Hundreds of people were lost their lives, and many more were wound

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