In early October 1666, a terrible fire erupted at the edge of London. The flames leaped buildings with fierce speed, spreading throughout the city like an uncontrollable beast. Homes and businesses alike quickly became fuel for the inferno, casting a sky full of dark clouds. Many citizens were forced to abandon their possessions, leaving behind the

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were reduced to rubble, a