THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery January in 1919, disaster befell Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a wall of of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing residents in a sticky soup. Dozens of people were fatally injured, and many more were wounded. Authori

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