Episode 627: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Part I - Killer Condiments
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The Great Molasses Flood: A Sweet Disaster
This chapter explores the tragic and bizarre Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston, where a burst storage tank led to fatalities and injuries. It humorously reflects on molasses’ surprising historical significance and societal implications, juxtaposing the innocuous nature of molasses with the disaster's grim reality. Through quirky anecdotes, the speakers examine the absurdity of the flood while highlighting the dark humor and industrial corruption underlying the event.
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