The Gutenberg Revolution: A History of Innovation

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them expensive and accessible only

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Boston's Tragic Molasses Incident of '19

On a blustery afternoon in that fateful year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, crushing buildings and trapping people in a treacly mire. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more suffered. The

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