THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a wall of of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, smashing buildings and trapping people in a sticky mire. Hundreds of people were lost their lives, and many more suffered. Bosto

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