In a time when diseases 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 discovery involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly stopped the growth of bacteria. This seemingly min
The Tragedy at the North End
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench o