In early October 1666, a terrible fire erupted within London. The flames tore through buildings with savage speed, spreading rapidly like an uncontrollable beast. Wooden structures quickly became fuel for the inferno, spewing a sky full of ash. Many citizens were forced to make desperate escapes, leaving behind their lives in the path of the blazin
A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1918, 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 tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed, and