Crime Junkie AUDIO EXTRA: The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876
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Aug 29, 2024 Imagine pieces of meat falling from the sky—this bizarre event stunned the citizens of Olympia, Kentucky, in 1876. Local reactions ranged from shock to humor as some daring souls even tasted the mysterious meat. Theories about its origins run wild, from buzzards regurgitating to extraterrestrial involvement. The discussion also highlights other strange meteorological phenomena, including fish falling from the sky. Dive into this peculiar slice of history that leaves us questioning what else might fall from the heavens.
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The Kentucky Meat Shower
- In 1876 Kentucky, pieces of raw meat literally fell from the sky onto Rebecca Crouch's farm.
- These meat bits were about the size of a hand and landed with audible thuds on a clear sunny day.
Fish Rain Explained by Weather
- Fish falling from the sky is explained by water spouts and strong winds picking up fish from water bodies.
- This natural phenomenon provides a simpler explanation unlike the mysterious meat shower.
Buzzard Vomit Theory
- Buzzards can vomit to lighten their load and escape threats, possibly explaining the meat shower.
- This vomiting could explain the concentrated area where meat bits fell on the farm.