THE GUTENBERG IMPACT: A STORY OF INVENTION

The Gutenberg Impact: A Story of Invention

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the more info mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare and accessib

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The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery January in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, crushing buildings and entombing residents in a sticky mass. Hundreds of people were fatally injured, and many more suffered. The cit

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