THAMES TERROR

Thames Terror

In the year 1859, London was engulfed by a stench so horrendous that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a source of life and trade, had become a cesspool overflowing with debris. Residents were forced to shield their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so omnipresent that it infested even the offices of th

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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were crushed,

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