THE CITY GRIPPED BY FILTH

In the year 1858, London was overtaken by a stench so horrendous that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a sign of life and trade, had become a sewer overflowing with debris. Citizens were compelled to shield their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so omnipresent that it infested even the homes of the go

On January 15th, 1918, 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 raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and the stench of