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 chance. His initial finding involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly inhibited the growth of bacteria. This seemingly m

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and the stench of mola