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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of