The Day Molasses Took Over Boston
On January 15, 1919, Boston’s North End was a typical industrial neighborhood, bustling with the daily activities of its residents. However, this calm was shattered when a massive molasses storage tank unexpectedly burst, unleashing chaos in the form of a 35-foot wave of thick syrup. This sticky tidal wave moved at a speed of 35 mph, leaving destruction in its wake. Buildings were crushed, train cars overturned, and anything unfortunate enough to be in its path was suffocated by the viscous liquid. The molasses covered several city blocks and resulted in an unimaginable disaster that many had never thought possible. This catastrophe forever changed the landscape and history of Boston.
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