THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery afternoon in 1919, 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, crushing buildings and trapping residents in a gooey mass. Dozens of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. The cit

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