THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON: A CITY CONSUMED

The Great Fire of London: A City Consumed

In early October 1666, a terrible fire erupted within London. The flames leaped buildings with unrelenting speed, spreading rapidly like an uncontrollable beast. Homes and businesses alike quickly became fuel for the inferno, throwing a sky full of smoke. Many citizens were forced to abandon their possessions, leaving behind their memories in the p

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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were redu

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