In the year 1860, London was engulfed by a stench so atrocious that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a source of life and trade, had become a sewer overflowing with garbage. Citizens were forced to conceal their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so prevalent that it pervaded even the homes of the gover
A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and the stench of molass