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Can the Guessarium name the Great Molasses Flood of Boston?
Think of Great Molasses Flood of Boston and answer yes or no. The Guessarium closes in, usually in under fifteen questions. On January 15, 1919, a massive storage tank in Boston's North End burst, unleashing a wave of molasses through the streets and killing 21 people. You'll see play statistics here once real games have been recorded.
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What happened at the Great Molasses Flood of Boston
On January 15, 1919, a large steel tank owned by the Purity Distilling Company, located in Boston's North End, ruptured suddenly and released roughly two million gallons of molasses. The resulting wave, moving with great force, destroyed buildings, overturned structures, and swept through the neighborhood, killing 21 people and injuring about 150 others. The disaster was later attributed to structural flaws in the tank's design and construction, worsened by fermentation pressure inside. It led to lengthy litigation and contributed to the establishment of stricter engineering standards and building codes in Massachusetts and beyond, marking an early example of industrial safety regulation in the United States.
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When did Great Molasses Flood of Boston happen?
Great Molasses Flood of Boston is dated to 1919.
What was Great Molasses Flood of Boston?
On January 15, 1919, a large steel tank owned by the Purity Distilling Company, located in Boston's North End, ruptured suddenly and released roughly two million gallons of molasses. The resulting wave, moving with great force, destroyed buildings, overturned structures, and swept through the neighborhood, killing 21 people and injuring about 150 others. The disaster was later attributed to structural flaws in the tank's design and construction, worsened by fermentation pressure inside. It led to lengthy litigation and contributed to the establishment of stricter engineering standards and building codes in Massachusetts and beyond, marking an early example of industrial safety regulation in the United States.
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