THE CITY GRIPPED BY FILTH

The City Gripped by Filth

In the year 1860, London was engulfed by a stench so horrendous that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a symbol of life and trade, had become a putrid mass overflowing with debris. Citizens were driven to shield their noses as they traversed the streets. public health history The stench was so widespread that it infested

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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and t

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