Episode 187: The Boston Molasses Flood

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True Crime, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.4 • 933 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

On January 15, 1919, a storage tank collapsed releasing two million gallons of molasses on the North End of Boston. The thick liquid poured out like a tsunami wave, reaching speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, destroying everything in its path. The molasses flooded streets, crushed buildings, derailed trains and ultimately killed 21 people and injured 150 more.

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