[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 26, 2008 / Ques

[Michael L Blood]

on 3/27/08 2:37 AM, mexicodoug at aim.com at mexicodoug at aim.com wrote:

> Also, I am curious why you brought up "a hammer stone" is like saying
> "a car car"?

Hi Doug,
        You made my point re Sylacauga. Just because it wasn't a "direct
hit" doesn't mean it did not hit a human.
        As for "Hammer stone" - it goes like this:
I coined the term "hammer" for meteorites that "nailed something" -
Meteorites that struck a man made object, dog, cat, cow, human, etc.
The meteorite, itself  is a "hammer."
        Therefore, referencing a "hammer stone" is entirely redundant.
(like saying a "car car").
        Hope that clears it up.
        Best wishes, Michael (PS: I do hope the door mat had the
Classic "Welcome" on it, so the little feller felt wanted!)
.