17 Fascinating Facts About the Boston Tea Party

(via Mental Floss)  On December 16, 1773, patriot and Sons of Liberty member Adam Collson is said to have yelled out, “Boston Harbor, a teapot tonight!” He got his wish, with protestors dumping an estimated 46 tons of tea into Boston Harbor. The event helped lead to the Revolutionary War and became a foundational moment in American history—but the event was not without controversy.