Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them scarce and accessible only t
The Great Boston Molasses Catastrophe
On a blustery morning in 1919, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a torrent of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, flattening buildings and entombing residents in a gooey mire. Scores of people were fatally injured, and many more suffered. The city faced