ACCIDENTAL ANTIDOTE: PENICILLIN AND THE DAWN OF MODERN MEDICINE


A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed, and the st

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