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Cow Killed By A Meteorite
- A Venezuelan cow was reportedly killed by a meteorite in 1972 and the farmer used the rock for years before it was identified.
- A doctor recognized the rock as a meteorite about a decade later, creating a famous forensic curiosity.
Where Meteorites Are Easiest To Find
- Antarctica is targeted for meteorite searches because dark meteorites stand out against the ice, not because poles attract them.
- Morocco became a meteorite hotspot after local training taught people how to spot and trade them profitably.
Valuable Things Used As Doorstops
- People have used valuable objects as doorstops for years, including Chinese vases and even the world's largest sapphire.
- Items later identified as priceless had sat in homes unnoticed until someone examined them closely.