The Gutenberg Impact: A Story of Invention

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them expensive and accessib

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Boston's Tragic Molasses Incident of '19

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses ruptured sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and burying people in a gooey mass. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. The city faced

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