Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of texts, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them rare and accessibl
The Great Boston Molasses Catastrophe
On a blustery January in 1919, disaster struck Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, flattening buildings and trapping residents in a sticky mire. Hundreds of people were lost their lives, and many more suffered. The city