The twentieth century witnessed a profound 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, played out on multiple fronts, with one of the most fascinating being the space race. Both nations were determined to prove their technological
Boston's Tragic Molasses Incident of '19
On a blustery morning in 1919, disaster struck Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a wall of of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, flattening buildings and burying residents in a gooey soup. Hundreds of people were lost their lives, and many more were wounded. The c