On Sweet Turned Deadly: The Great Boston Molasses Flood

On a sultry January day in 1919, the unthinkable occurred in Boston's North End. A massive tank overflowing with sweet molasses ruptured with a roar, unleashing a cascade of thick, brown goo that engulfed the streets below. Dozens of people were caught in the tragic event, swept away the unexpected force of the molasses. The spectacle was horrific,

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