In a time when illnesses 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 accident. His initial discovery involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly stopped the growth of bacteria. This seemingly
A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were crushed, and the s