The twentieth century witnessed a dramatic shift in global power dynamics as two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, entered a period of fierce rivalry. This rivalry, known as the Cold War, manifested on multiple fronts, with one of the most fascinating being the space race. Both nations were determined to prove their technological
The Great Boston Molasses Catastrophe
On a blustery January in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses ruptured sending a torrent of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and trapping residents in a sticky soup. Dozens of people were lost their lives, and many more were wounded. Bo