Back in 1932, Australia faced a curious problem. A large flock of emus, those flightless giants, decided that the farmland in Western Australia was {prime real estate|a tasty buffet. The farmers were furious, as these emus were devouring their crops with insatiable hunger. a decision they came to regret, decided to call in the military. Soldiers

On a blustery afternoon in that fateful year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, smashing buildings and burying citizens in a treacly soup. Dozens of people were lost their lives, and many more suf