WHEN SWEET TURNED DEADLY: THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD

On a sultry January day in 1919, the unthinkable occurred in Boston's North End. A massive reservoir overflowing with sweet molasses ruptured with a roar, unleashing a cascade of thick, brown goo that swamped the streets below. Dozens of people became victims in the tragic event, swept away the unexpected weight of the molasses. The spectacle was h