In a time when diseases were often fatal, a remarkable discovery was made that would change the course of medical history. Alexander Fleming, a Scottish bacteriologist, stumbled upon penicillin by chance. His initial discovery involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly killed the growth of bacteria. This seemingly mino
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people lost their lives, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were destroyed, an