WHEN SWEET TURNED DEADLY: THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD

On a sultry January afternoon in 1919, the unthinkable happened in Boston's North End. A massive tank overflowing with delicious molasses ruptured suddenly, unleashing a cascade of thick, brown liquid that swamped the streets below. Dozens of people were caught in the tragic event, buried under the unexpected impact of the molasses. The sight was h