Episode 628: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Part II - The Boston Molassacre
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The Aftermath of the Great Molasses Flood: Chaos and Coincidence
This chapter explores the chaotic aftermath of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, where thick molasses incapacitated a hospital and resulted in numerous fatalities. It highlights the tragic irony of this disaster coinciding with Nebraska's ratification of Prohibition, all stemming from corporate negligence.
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