The Meatshower Part Two (Electric Burgoo)
The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
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Unraveling the Kentucky Meat Shower Mystery
Exploring the bizarre Kentucky Meat Shower incident of 1876 where pieces of meat fell from the sky, this chapter follows Frank Reiser's quest for a unique microscope slide labeled as the Kentucky meteor shower. It delves into the convergence of amateur enthusiasts and professional scientists in the 1800s, examining their collaborative efforts in sharing scientific knowledge and slides. The narrative unfolds around the scientific investigation of the meaty phenomenon, from hypotheses about vultures to the evolving scientific method utilized for detailed observation and analysis.
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