Question

Why was the Great Molasses Flood of Boston in 1919 no laughing matter?

because people were unable to clean up the mess

because people were stealing molasses as it moved down the street

because people were tired of the molasses being stored in town

because the flood killed 20 people and seriously injured 15

Answers

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The Great Molasses Flood of Boston in 1919 was no laughing matter because the flood killed 20 people and seriously injured 15. This tragic event was caused by the collapse of a large molasses storage tank, which released a wave of molasses that swept through the streets at a high speed, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The aftermath of the disaster highlighted issues of industrial safety and regulation.