"From Rum Tank to Tsunami: The Bizarre Great Molasses Flood of Boston"

Описание: On January 15, 1919, the streets of Boston were hit by one of the most bizarre disasters in history — not water, not fire, but a massive wave of thick, deadly molasses.
A giant storage tank holding over 2.3 million gallons burst without warning, unleashing a 25-foot-high tsunami of sticky syrup traveling at 35 mph. It crushed buildings, derailed trains, killed 21 people, and injured 150 in minutes.
What caused this sweet nightmare? Corporate negligence, ignored warnings, and a rushed construction in the race to profit before Prohibition.
Dive into the forgotten story of the Great Molasses Flood — a tragic, absurd, and unforgettable chapter of history that changed safety laws forever.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - A Normal Day in Boston
0:45 - The Giant Tank & Hidden Dangers
1:30 - The Warm Spell Trigger
2:10 - The Explosion
2:45 - The Sticky Tsunami Strikes
3:30 - Aftermath & Rescue Nightmare
4:00 - The Truth Revealed
4:30 - Legacy of the Disaster
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