Crime Junkie AUDIO EXTRA: The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876
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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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876
02:52 • 8min
The Curious Case of Skyfall Meat
10:53 • 3min
The Bizarre Kentucky Meat Shower
14:11 • 5min
Bizarre Theories Behind the Kentucky Meat Shower
19:35 • 5min
The Bizarre Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876
24:22 • 8min
Mysterious Deaths and New Beginnings in Podcasting
32:08 • 3min