Episode 79

The Day Boston Was Flooded by Molasses: The Sticky Disaster of 1919

Published by Lissin · 5 min listen

Discover the astonishing story behind the 1919 Boston Molasses Flood, a bizarre disaster where a massive storage tank burst, unleashing a wave of sticky molasses that flooded the streets. This peculiar event, often overlooked, highlights the unexpected dangers of industrial oversight and the quirky history of Boston. Tune in to learn how this sweet catastrophe unfolded, why it remains a fascinating piece of local lore, and what it reveals about early 20th-century industrial life.