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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were crushed, and the sten