Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's innovation, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them scarce and accessible only to th
The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919
On a blustery morning in 1919, disaster befell Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, crushing buildings and entombing citizens in a sticky mire. Scores of people were killed, and many more were wounded. Boston faced a mo