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 read more of life and trade, had become a putrid mass overflowing with waste. Londoners were forced to conceal their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so prevalent that it pervaded even the h
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing over 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and the stench of mola