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    More than 80 years ago over 20 people died and scores were injured when a giant and very unexpected wave surged through streets demolishing buildings. A saying that means "at a snail's pace" (or NOT!) is very relevant. What, where, when and how?

    Question #97865. Asked by sequoianoir. (Jul 23 08 4:01 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Slow as molasses...

    The Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. A large molasses tank burst and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Molasses_Disaster

    http://www.snopes.com/horrors/freakish/molasses.asp

    Jul 23 08, 4:40 PM
    sequoianoir

    		Yes, 14,000 tons of the stuff.

    The casualties definitely came to a STICKY END !

    Jul 25 08, 4:11 AM

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