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Molasses Mayhem: The Sticky Disaster of 1919
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In this episode of Okay, But Why?, we dive into one of the most bizarre and tragic events in American history: the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Imagine a tidal wave of sticky, thick molasses rushing through the streets of Boston, causing chaos and destruction in its wake. But how could such a sweet substance turn so deadly? Join us as we unravel the mystery behind this disaster, exploring the science, engineering failures, and human stories that turned a common industrial product into a historic catastrophe.
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