ACCIDENTAL ANTIDOTE: PENICILLIN AND THE DAWN OF MODERN MEDICINE


A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the stenc

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