A SERENDIPITOUS CURE: HOW PENICILLIN REVOLUTIONIZED MEDICINE

In a time when infections were often fatal, a remarkable discovery was made that would change the course of medical history. Alexander Fleming, a Scottish bacteriologist, stumbled upon penicillin by pure luck. His initial discovery involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly stopped the growth of bacteria. This seemingl

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and the stenc