A clear Kentucky sky. A woman quietly making soap. And then pieces of flesh began falling from above. The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876 sounds like folklore, but contemporary reports, preserved samples and microscopic examinations make the truth considerably stranger – and possibly much more disgusting.
Tag: weird history
When the Dead Don’t Stay Dead
There are few things that humanity has been quite so consistently afraid of as a dead person who refuses to behave like one.
The Night the Moon Cried Fire
On this day in 1178, five monks looked up – and saw the Moon split in two, spitting fire and sparks. Did they witness a meteor? A massive lunar impact? Or something… not of this Earth?..
Gef the Talking Mongoose: Oddness in the Isle of Man
The tale of Gef the talking mongoose remains one of the most puzzling and intriguing mysteries of the paranormal world. Whether he was a genuine supernatural entity or a clever fabrication, Gef’s story continues to spark fascination and debate among believers and sceptics alike.
