THE CITY GRIPPED BY FILTH

The City Gripped by Filth

In the year 1860, London was overtaken by a stench so overpowering 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 forced to shield their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so omnipresent that it infested even the homes of

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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of m

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