The venerable Roman Empire, once a beacon of civilization and military prowess, experienced a gradual decline over centuries. A multitude of influences played a role to this catastrophic fall. Economic instability, widespread corruption, and pressure from barbarian tribes sapped the empire's foundations. The once-unified Roman world disintegrated,

On a blustery morning in that fateful year, disaster befell Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and entombing residents in a sticky soup. Dozens of people were fatally injured, and many more were wounded