COSMIC RIVALRY: THE SPACE RACE AND THE COLD WAR ARMS RACE

The 20th century witnessed a dramatic shift in global power dynamics as two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, entered a period of fierce competition. This rivalry, known as the Cold War, unfolded on multiple fronts, with one of the most fascinating being the space race. Both nations were determined to prove their technological su

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster befell Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing citizens in a treacly soup. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. T