THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery morning in 1919, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a wall of of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, flattening buildings and trapping residents in a gooey soup. Dozens of people were fatally injured, and many more sustained injuries. Bo

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