@today_in_history_2024: "The Day Boston Was Drowned in Molasses" "On January 15, 1919, Boston's North End faced one of the most bizarre and tragic disasters in history: The Great Molasses Flood. A massive storage tank holding 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, unleashing a sticky wave that destroyed buildings, flipped trains, and claimed 21 lives. This video dives into how it happened, why it's remembered, and the sticky legacy it left behind. Don't forget to like and follow for more unbelievable moments in history!" #GreatMolassesFlood #HistoryFacts #BostonHistory #WeirdHistory #StickyDisaster