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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2025 · 16 MIN

The Day Molasses Turned Deadly: A Tale of Engineering Failures and Sweet Destruction.

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Dive into the Sticky Truth: Uncovering the Great Molasses Flood of 1919Ever heard of a tsunami of molasses? It sounds unbelievable, but in 1919, it was a terrifying reality in Boston's North End12. A massive storage tank, holding 2.3 million gallons of molasses, ruptured, unleashing a wave of sticky destruction that killed 21 people and injured 150. This isn't just a bizarre historical footnote; it's a story of negligence, engineering failure, and the devastating power of a seemingly harmless substance.Tune in to our podcast to hear the full story - we delve deep into:●The human stories: the lives of the victims, including the two 10-year-old children who were collecting leaked molasses1.●The legal battles: the class-action lawsuit against the USIA and the fight for justice27283132.●The lingering legacy: how this event shaped Boston and influenced safety regulations..Don't miss this gripping tale of tragedy, science, and the lasting impact of a sweet but deadly disaster. Subscribe now and prepare to be amazed.Support the show here via PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=DWSYBNBMAY9AL&no_recurring=0&item_name=Thanks+for+your+help%21&currency_code=USD

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