ACCIDENTAL ANTIDOTE: PENICILLIN AND THE DAWN OF MODERN MEDICINE

In a time when illnesses 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 pure luck. His initial discovery involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly killed the growth of bacteria. This seemingly

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Buildings were reduced to rub