ACCIDENTAL ANTIDOTE: PENICILLIN AND THE DAWN OF MODERN MEDICINE

In a time when diseases 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 chance. His initial observation involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly killed the growth of bacteria. This seemingly mi

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people lost their lives, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were crushed, and the