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The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
Molasses. Chances are it’s something you don’t have in your pantry, but 100 years ago it was a household staple. Molasses is processed from sugar cane and is used as a sweetener; it…
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: A Workplace Tragedy with Positive Consequences
It’s hard to imagine a time when government regulations didn’t protect workers’ safety. But a century ago, there were no regulations. No one had any reason to question why not. However, that all…
