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Episode 627: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Part I - Killer Condiments

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The Great Molasses Flood: A Recipe for Disaster

This chapter examines the historical backdrop of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, intertwining industrial production with societal tensions in Boston. It highlights hazardous working conditions in munitions factories, the tragic consequences of industrial accidents, and critiques the narrative tactics used by corporations to deflect blame.

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