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 chance. His initial discovery involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpectedly killed the growth of bacteria. This seemingly mi

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir 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 perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of