[meteorite-list] Weird Meteorite News

[Meteorites USA]

I was scouring the web as I usually do looking for meteorite related 
information when I stumbled on this.

This is an old one from 2006 but it's worth a read...

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2006-08-04 Josephine Roque - All Headline News Staff Writer
SOURCE: http://www.ncbuy.com/news/2006-08-04/1012558.html
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Indian Villagers Venerate Rocks Following Meteor Shower

"...(AHN) -- According to sources, western Indian villagers have started 
idolizing rock fragments from a meteor shower. Some villagers imagine 
that the meteorites are the rocks that Rama, the Ramayana's Hindu epic 
hero, gathered to make the bridge to rescue his kidnapped wife.

The Times of India reported that the villagers of Gujarat state's Kutch 
region have been searching for rock fragments after a meteor shower made 
streaks of light over three populated districts late Monday.

Witnesses claim a big thud resounded Monday night while other people 
spoke of streaks of red and yellow light trailing from the sky.

There are those who believe that the rock fragments hold special powers.

"My son picked up one such stone and developed rashes on his hands. I 
believe these stones have been sent by God," said Hansa Bai, a villager 
who lives in Jamnagar district, according to the AFP..."

Anyone remember this one?

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Eric Wichman
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