The Great Molasses Flood

On Jan 15 1919 a tank holding up to 2,300, 000 gal of molasses rupture in Boston.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood

One sticky mess, be sure.

I had no clue about this event. Maybe this is what really started the World Series curse on the Red Sox since this occurred one year after their last WS win for the entire 20th century??? Hmm....