100 Years Later: Lessons From Boston's Molasses Flood Of 191913:31

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On a cold January day 100 years ago, a massive tank of molasses exploded in Boston's North End, unleashing a tsunami of molasses onto the streets. The wave  killed 21 people and injured hundreds more. And the aftermath of the disaster eventually led to important changes to how we construct and inspect buildings in America.

Robert Allison, professor of history at Suffolk University. He tweets @historyofboston.