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The Great Molasses Flood: A Disaster of Epic Proportions

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On a typical winter day in Boston’s North End, a storage tank containing over 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, unleashing a giant wave of the sticky liquid into the streets. The Great Molasses Flood, as it came to be known, was one of the most bizarre and devastating industrial accidents in American history. The disaster occurred on January 15, 1919, and its impact was felt for years to come.

The London Beer Flood: A Disaster that Shook the City

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On October 17, 1814, a devastating disaster struck the heart of London, known as the London Beer Flood. A massive vat of fermenting porter burst at the Meux & Co’s Horse Shoe Brewery, unleashing a tidal wave of beer that swept through the streets, claiming the lives of eight people and destroying several homes. This tragic event would have a lasting impact on the city and the brewing industry.