THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, smashing buildings and trapping citizens in a sticky mass. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Bost

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