Have you ever heard the phrase “meat shower”? No, it’s not the latest food festival – it’s one of the weirdest weather phenomena ever recorded. The Bath County History Museum in Kentucky just unveiled a new exhibit dedicated to the mysterious Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876. Yes, you read that right! Meat allegedly fell from the sky in Bath County, puzzling residents and scientists alike.
Legend has it, chunks of flesh rained down on a clear day, leaving everyone scratching their heads and checking their umbrellas for ground beef. Scientists at the time speculated everything from vulture vomit to a meaty meteor shower, but the mystery remains unsolved. The museum’s exhibit dives deep into the historical accounts, theories, and even includes samples of the strange substances that fell.
If you’re a history buff or just someone who likes a good mystery, this exhibit might just blow your mind – or at least have you looking up a bit more cautiously when you walk outside. So next time you think it’s raining cats and dogs, just be thankful it’s not steaks and bacon!
Mike Sandman Sanders WZZK
