The twentieth century witnessed a intense shift in global power dynamics as two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, entered a period of fierce conflict. This rivalry, known as the Cold War, manifested on multiple fronts, with one of the most fascinating being the space race. Both nations were determined to prove their technological
The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919
On a blustery afternoon in the year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses ruptured sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, smashing buildings and trapping residents in a gooey mass. Dozens of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. The c