Molasses Mayhem: The Sticky Disaster of 1919

Okay, But Why?!...A Science and Pop Culture Podcast

In this episode of Okay, But Why?, we dive into one of the most bizarre and tragic events in American history: the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Imagine a tidal wave of sticky, thick molasses rushing through the streets of Boston, causing chaos and destruction in its wake. But how could such a sweet substance turn so deadly? Join us as we unravel the mystery behind this disaster, exploring the science, engineering failures, and human stories that turned a common industrial product into a historic catastrophe.

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