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 finding involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly killed the growth of bacteria. This seemingly minor
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and th