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 reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating website everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and

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