The question this episode answers
How did the collapse of one molasses tank force Boston—and American industry—to decide who was responsible when a supposedly safe structure failed?
A deadly tank collapse shows how accidents lead to better building checks, safety rules, and legal responsibility.
Researched & cited
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- 100 years ago today: Molasses crashes through Boston's North End | Boston.gov
- What people saw and felt in the first moments of Boston’s deadly Great Molasses Flood
- FIRE AND WATER ENGINEERING
- Here's How The AP Reported On Boston's Great Molasses Flood | WBUR News
- What people saw and felt in the first moments of Boston’s deadly Great Molasses Flood
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