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The Great Molasses Flood of Boston

In 1919, a massive storage tank burst in Boston's North End, releasing over 2 million gallons of molasses in a 25-foot wave. The sticky flood swept through the streets, demolishing buildings and claiming 21 lives. The disaster led to stricter regulations on industrial storage, but the sweet scent lingered in the neighborhood for decades.
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