The Extraordinary Story of Ann Hodges and the Meteorite Strike

On this episode, Beard Laws and Meg discuss the story of Ann Hodges, the only confirmed person in history to have been hit by a meteorite. They explore the events leading up to the meteorite strike, the aftermath, and the legal battle over ownership of the meteorite. The hosts also touch on other notable incidents involving meteorites and the significance of studying meteorites in understanding the early history of our solar system.

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Episode Highlights

Ann Hodges is the only confirmed person in history to have been hit by a meteorite.

Meteorite strikes on humans are extremely rare, with odds estimated to be about one in 1.6 million.

Meteorites provide valuable insights into the early history of our solar system.

The story of Ann Hodges is a testament to the unpredictability of life in the cosmos.

Meteorites have played a memorable role in Earth's history and continue to fascinate scientists and the public alike.

Episode Quotes

"Ann Hodges became the first and so far only confirmed person in history to have been hit by a meteorite."

"The odds of a person being hit by a meteorite are as low that it's almost unfathomable."

"Meteorites remain a hot topic of study, providing valuable insights into the early history of our solar system."

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Yore Town Podcast is a podcast that features your towns dark, wild, unbelievable past that has you thinking no way that really happened here. Matt and Megh dust off the books, hit the streets and an occasional nursing home to unveil Yore Town’s past. From small towns to where we live to big cities before they were what they are today. This is Yore Town, Yore Stories

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