In a time when illnesses were often fatal, a remarkable discovery was made that would change the course of medical history. Alexander Fleming, a Scottish bacteriologist, stumbled upon penicillin by chance. His initial finding involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly inhibited the growth of bacteria. This seemingly mi
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and click here the s