THE GUTENBERG IMPACT: A STORY OF INVENTION

The Gutenberg Impact: A Story of Invention

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them scarce and accessible

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Boston's Tragic Molasses Incident of '19

On a blustery January in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a torrent of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and trapping people in a gooey mass. Dozens of people were lost their lives, and many more sustained injuries. The ci

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