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AUDIO EXTRA: The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876

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The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876

This chapter explores the bizarre historical event known as the Kentucky Meat Shower, where pieces of meat inexplicably fell from the sky in 1876. Focusing on the reactions of a local woman, Rebecca Crouch, and her grandson, the narrative vividly captures the shock and horror of this fleeting yet grotesque phenomenon. Through humorous anecdotes and reflections on agricultural practices, the chapter highlights the peculiarities and lasting fascination surrounding this mysterious meteorological event.

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