# The Day Boston Was Flooded with Molasses

An episode of [TRUE STORY by Explore English](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6809017790), 25 Oct 2026, 6:01.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/118521110/podcast/play/128051850/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-9-25%2Fa80cbcf7-144f-d30c-64ca-9d2efd179dda.mp3

Imagine walking down a busy street when suddenly, an enormous wave of molasses comes rushing toward you. Sounds impossible, right? But in 1919, that's exactly what happened in Boston, Massachusetts. What caused this bizarre disaster? And could it have been prevented? In this episode of TRUE STORY, discover one of the strangest disasters in American history while improving your English through storytelling. You'll also learn three useful English expressions you can use in everyday conversations. Learn English through real stories! Want to take your learning further? Subscribe to our free TRUE STORY newsletter to read the story and explore additional vocabulary, grammar tips, and English practice activities. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://exploreenglish.substack.com/p/the-day-boston-was-flooded-with-molasses?r=5q45cv

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