The twentieth century witnessed a intense shift in global power dynamics as two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, entered a period of fierce rivalry. This rivalry, known as the Cold War, unfolded on multiple fronts, with one of the most fascinating being the space race. Both nations were determined to prove their technological do
The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919
On a blustery January in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a wall of of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, crushing buildings and burying citizens in a gooey soup. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were wounded. Authorities faced a