The Boston Wave That Wasn't Water (1919)
In January 1919, a giant tank in Boston's North End burst and sent about 2.3 million gallons of molasses through the streets. 21 people died and about 150 were injured. Sources: • Britannica — Great Molasses Flood: https://kids.britannica.com/scholars/article/Great-Molasses-Flood/629881 • Boston Public Library: https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/bostons-great-molasses-flood/ • AP News (2016): https://apnews.com/general-news-22c3ace2284145ca947a9057da4355d8 • NBC News (2019): https://www.nbcnews.com
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