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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were reduced to rubble,