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 structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through website the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were reduced

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