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 symbol of life and trade, had become a putrid mass overflowing with waste. Londoners were driven to shield their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so prevalent that it pervaded even the homes of the

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and