LONDON CHOKED

London Choked

In the year 1860, London was engulfed by a stench so overpowering that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a source of life and trade, had become a cesspool overflowing with debris. Residents were compelled to shield their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so widespread that it pervaded even the palaces o

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A Grim Tragedy

On January 15th, 1920, Boston witnessed a utterly horrifying incident. A massive reservoir storing molasses burst, unleashing a wall of the thick liquid down the streets. The unexpected wave swept away everything in its path, shattering buildings and wounding scores of people. The viscous molasses trapped victims instantly, leaving a scene of devas

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