Digest

This episode of Crime Junkie dives into the bizarre and unexplained Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876. Ashley and Britt explore various theories, starting with the possibility of a knife fight, frog eggs, and even space meat. They then discuss the phenomenon of fish rain, which is often attributed to water spouts and strong winds. The hosts delve into more outlandish theories, including the possibility of a hoax and the involvement of buzzards. They also discuss the results of scientific testing on samples of the meat. The most credible theory, according to Ashley and Britt, is that the meat was actually buzzard vomit. They explain how buzzards are known to vomit up their food when startled or to make themselves lighter for flight. Finally, Ashley and Britt discuss the consensus that the meat was indeed animal tissue, possibly from a horse or a human baby. They conclude that the most likely explanation is that the meat came from buzzards. The episode ends with a discussion of similar events where birds or other objects have fallen from the sky, and an announcement of the return of Ashley's show, Supernatural, as an Audiochuck original.

Outlines

00:00:00

The Kentucky Meat Shower: A Strange Case

Ashley and Britt introduce the episode, discussing the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876 and the various theories surrounding it. They also mention the return of Ashley's show, Supernatural.

00:00:43

Theories and Explanations

Ashley and Britt explore various theories about the Kentucky Meat Shower, including a knife fight, frog eggs, space meat, and fish rain. They discuss the most common explanation for fish rain, which involves water spouts and strong winds.

00:23:09

The Buzzard Theory and Conclusion

Ashley and Britt delve into the most credible theory, which suggests that the meat was actually buzzard vomit. They discuss the behavior of buzzards and how they might have vomited up the meat over the farm. They also discuss the consensus that the meat was indeed animal tissue and conclude that the most likely explanation is that the meat came from buzzards.

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Q&A

• What is the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876?

  The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876 was a strange event where meat rained down from the sky onto a farm in Olympia, Kentucky. The event remains unexplained, with various theories ranging from a knife fight to space meat.

• What is the most common explanation for fish rain?

  The most common explanation for fish rain is that water spouts or tornadoes suck up water and small fish, carrying them for miles before dropping them when the wind weakens.

• What is the most credible theory about the Kentucky Meat Shower?

  The most credible theory is that the meat was actually buzzard vomit. Buzzards are known to vomit up their food when startled or to make themselves lighter for flight.

• What is Supernatural?

  Supernatural is a podcast hosted by Ashley Flowers that explores mysteries, conspiracies, and supernatural events. It is now an Audiochuck original and will be releasing new episodes starting September 6th.

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