A SERENDIPITOUS CURE: HOW PENICILLIN REVOLUTIONIZED MEDICINE

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 killed the growth of bacteria. This seemingly

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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and the stench

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