A SERENDIPITOUS CURE: HOW PENICILLIN REVOLUTIONIZED 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 inhibited the growth of bacteria. This seemingly

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of mol