WHEN SWEET TURNED DEADLY: THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD

On a sultry January day in 1919, the unthinkable happened in Boston's North End. A massive tank overflowing with sweet molasses ruptured suddenly, unleashing a cascade of thick, brown goo that engulfed the streets below. Scores of people were caught in the tragic event, crushed by the unexpected force of the molasses. The sight was heartbreaking, a