Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century sparked a revolution in information sharing that would forever transform the course of human history. Prior to this pivotal moment, books were painstakingly copied by scribes, making them scarce and accessible only to a select few. The printing press permitted mass production
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 pure luck. His initial finding involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly killed the growth of bacteria. This seemingly min
A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal website wave, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and th