THAMES TERROR

Thames Terror

In the year 1859, London was consumed by a stench so overpowering that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a source of life and trade, had become a cesspool overflowing with garbage. Citizens were driven to conceal their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so prevalent that it pervaded even the palaces of t

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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were reduced to rubb

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