THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster befell Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing people in a sticky mire. Hundreds of people were lost their lives, and many more were wounded. B

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