In the year 1860, London was overtaken by a stench so overpowering that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a sign of life and trade, had become a cesspool overflowing with garbage. Londoners were driven to conceal their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so omnipresent that it infested even the offices of
A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people perished, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were destroyed, and t