ACCIDENTAL ANTIDOTE: PENICILLIN AND THE DAWN OF MODERN 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 accident. His initial finding involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly stopped the growth of bacteria. This seemingly m

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were reduced to rubble, a