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112: Real Life Willy Wonka: Freak Candy Disaster that Killed Dozens

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The Tragic Molasses Tank Explosion in Boston

This chapter recounts the devastating events of the molasses tank explosion in Boston, where a massive wave of molasses engulfed the town, causing widespread destruction and trapping people in the thick, hot syrup. The chapter focuses on the immediate aftermath of the flood, where rescue workers are saving people and animals, and the protagonist's search for his missing son, ending with the identification of his remains.

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