LONDON CHOKED

In the year 1859, London was consumed by a stench so atrocious that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a sign of life and trade, had become a cesspool overflowing with debris. Residents were forced to conceal their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so widespread that it pervaded even the palaces of the g

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and the stench of mola