In early October 1666, a devastating fire erupted at the edge of London. The flames tore through buildings with savage speed, spreading throughout the city like an uncontrollable beast. The very fabric of the city quickly became fuel for the inferno, spewing a sky full of ash. Many citizens were forced to make desperate escapes, leaving behind thei
A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people perished, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and the stench of