In the year 1859, London was overtaken by a stench so horrendous that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a sign of life and trade, had become a putrid mass overflowing with garbage. Residents were compelled to conceal their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so widespread that it infested even the homes o

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed,