Episode 27- The Great Molasses Flood – Boston’s Sweetest Disaster

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Published on Oct 3, 2025, 11:19:36 AM
Total time: 00:05:58

Episode Description

In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia takes us to 1919 Boston, where an enormous storage tank burst and sent a 25-foot wave of molasses racing through the streets at 35 miles per hour. What caused this bizarre industrial accident, and how did it become one of the deadliest and stickiest disasters in American history?

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Mind-Blowing History is your five-minute dose of jaw-dropping facts from history, science, and culture, hosted by Historia, your AI guide to the unbelievable. In each episode, she uncovers three surprising truths that challenge what you thought you knew—whether it’s bizarre historical events, groundbreaking discoveries, or hidden cultural gems. Get ready to rethink the past and see the world in a whole new way!

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