On March 3, 1876, residents of Bath County, Kentucky witnessed one of the strangest events in American history—meat began falling from the sky. Chunks of flesh, some two inches wide, rained down over a farmhouse while a stunned woman looked on. Samples were tested by scientists, with results ranging from muscle and cartilage to lung tissue. Was it a bizarre weather event, spoiled Nostoc, or the most disgusting explanation of all—a flock of startled vultures vomiting their last meal midair?

In this episode of Steeped in Lore, we uncover eyewitness reports, scientific analyses, and folklore surrounding the mysterious Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876. Perfect for listeners who love paranormal mysteries, Appalachian folklore, and weird American history.

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