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Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. , says to “think of the wave as a small tidal wave that disgorged from the tank when it disintegrated, recoiled off of the back side of Copp's Hill, and then traveled southward along Commercial Street, scouring everything in its path: people, horses, houses, carts, produce and supplies that [people delivered] to the waterfront... and debris of all sorts.It's this debris like wood, bricks, stone, etc.
that caused many of the serious injuries.”.The molasses was so strong that, according to Puleo, “The overhead train trestle for the Boston Elevated Railway that connected the north station with the south station was severed and damaged by the molasses wave and pieces of the tank.A train traveling overhead barely missed plunging to the street below.”.
Firefighters, police, and sailors were quickly on the scene to help rescue those trapped by molasses, collapsed buildings, and other debris.Because the flood occurred in January, the molasses became thicker as the day grew later, and the syrup gradually chilled, making it more difficult to free anyone stuck in the liquid.
Puleo notes that the liquid was thick enough that “Firefighters laid ladders horizontally across the molasses and crawled on them to pull victims out.” Some descriptions of rescue efforts detail how people were.
out of the molasses, emphasizing its tackiness..The People’s Kitchen.
“In fact, the next time you buy a bottle of overly sweet barbecue sauce from the supermarket, try this: Divide the sauce between two jars and top up with an equal part [of] apple cider vinegar, plus some salt and pepper.So much better!”.
fruity, apple-forward.Cider Vinegar-Braised Chicken Thighs.
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