In a time when infections were often fatal, a remarkable discovery was made that would change the course of medical history. Alexander Fleming, a Scottish bacteriologist, stumbled upon penicillin by chance. His initial finding involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly stopped the growth of bacteria. This seemingly min
The Tragedy at the North End
On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were crushed, and t