WHEN SWEET TURNED DEADLY: THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD

On a sultry January afternoon in 1919, the unthinkable happened in Boston's North End. A massive tank overflowing with sweet molasses ruptured suddenly, unleashing a cascade of thick, brown syrup that consumed the streets below. Dozens of people became victims in the tragic event, swept away the unexpected impact of the molasses. The sight was deva