The Great Molasses Flood, also known as the Boston Molasses Disaster,[1][2][3] was a disaster that occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North Endneighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

A large storage tank filled with 2.3 million US gal (8,700 m3)[4] of molasses, weighing approximately 13,000 short tons (12,000 t), burst, and the resultant wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150.[5] The event entered local folklore and residents claimed for decades afterwards that the area still smelled of molasses on hot summer days.[5][6]

If you're enjoying the content brought to you here at Bizarre Buffet, please make sure to subscribe, and to follow the show on social media! Bizarre Buffet is an independent production that depends on listener support. Thank you!

Like Bizarre Buffet On Facebook

Follow Bizarre Buffet On Instagram

Watch Bizarre Buffet On YouTube

Support Bizarre Buffet On Patreon

Bizarre Buffet Online

The Great Molasses Flood, also known as the Boston Molasses Disaster,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood#cite_note-1">[1]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood#cite_note-2">[2]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood#cite_note-3">[3]</a> was a disaster that occurred on January 15, 1919, in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_End,_Boston">North End</a>neighborhood of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston">Boston</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts">Massachusetts</a>.
A large storage tank filled with 2.3&nbsp;million&nbsp;US&nbsp;gal (8,700&nbsp;m3)<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood#cite_note-4">[4]</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molasses">molasses</a>, weighing approximately 13,000 short tons (12,000&nbsp;t), burst, and the resultant wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35&nbsp;mph (56&nbsp;km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood#cite_note-Sohn-5">[5]</a> The event entered local folklore and residents claimed for decades afterwards that the area still smelled of molasses on hot summer days.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood#cite_note-Sohn-5">[5]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood#cite_note-Smithsonian-6">[6]</a>
<hr>
If you're enjoying the content brought to you here at Bizarre Buffet, please make sure to subscribe, and to follow the show on social media! Bizarre Buffet is an independent production that depends on listener support. Thank you!
<hr>
<a href="https://facebook.com/bizarrebuffetpodcast">Like Bizarre Buffet On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://instagram.com/bizarrebuffet">Follow Bizarre Buffet On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0NOw6S-G8HgvaVCP1Tlwdw">Watch Bizarre Buffet On YouTube</a>
<a href="https://patreon.com/bizarrebuffet">Support Bizarre Buffet On Patreon</a>
<a href="https://bizarrebuffet.com">Bizarre Buffet Online</a>

Bizarre Buffet explores the macabre, unusual, and the extraordinary aspects of people and life....but with a great sense of humor. Hosted by Jennifer Wilson, Marc Bluestein, and Mark Tauriello, together they explore the fringes of society and feature special guests from all walks of life. Morticians, cursed fashion designers, paranormal survivors, and more! This is an all you can eat oddity buffet in a podcast. 

Bizarre Buffet explores the macabre, unusual, and the extraordinary aspects of people and life....but with a great sense of humor. Hosted by Jennifer Wilson, Marc Bluestein, and Mark Tauriello, together they explore the fringes of society and feature special guests from all walks of life. Morticians, cursed fashion designers, paranormal survivors, and more! This is an all you can eat oddity buffet in a podcast.&nbsp;

Advertisement