PENICILLIN'S UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY: A TURNING POINT IN HEALTHCARE


A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and th

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