A SERENDIPITOUS CURE: HOW PENICILLIN REVOLUTIONIZED MEDICINE

In a time when illnesses 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 accident. His initial discovery involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly inhibited the growth of bacteria. This seemingl

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people perished, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of mo