THE CITY GRIPPED BY FILTH

The City Gripped by Filth

In the year 1859, London was overtaken by a stench so horrendous that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a source of life and trade, had become a cesspool overflowing with debris. Residents were compelled to conceal their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so prevalent that it saturated even the homes of

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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and the s

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