In a time when diseases were often fatal, a remarkable discovery was made that would change the course of medical history. Alexander Fleming, a Scottish bacteriologist, stumbled upon penicillin by pure luck. His initial observation involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly stopped the growth of bacteria. This seemingl
The Tragedy at the North End
On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were reduced to ru