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Episode 3: Slower than molasses (Nov 13, 2016)
Episode 3: Slower than molasses (Nov 13, 2016)
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10 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2016
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When an industrial tank collapsed in Boston’s North End in 1919, a wave of molasses destroyed the surrounding neighborhood. 21 people were killed and at least 150 were injured, along with an untold number of horses. This tragedy is made all the worse by the fact that it was entirely preventable. Find out more in this week’s episode!
Show notes at http://HUBhistory.com/003
Show notes at http://HUBhistory.com/003
Released:
Nov 13, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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