{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It Really Happened","title":"The Day It Rained Meat in Kentucky!","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":349,"description":"In this episode of *It Really Happened!*, host Bill Whitaker recounts the astonishing tale of the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876, where chunks of meat inexplicably rained down on the small town of Olympia Springs. Whitaker takes listeners on a journey through the bewildered reactions of locals, who were left scratching their heads, and the various theories that emerged about the origins of this bizarre event. From the imaginative notion of space meat to the more grounded explanation involving startled vultures, the episode explores how a peculiar incident can spark curiosity and wonder in a community.\n\nAs the story unfolds, Whitaker highlights the reactions of brave townsfolk who even tasted the mysterious meat, and the ensuing scientific investigations that sought to explain this phenomenon. Ultimately, the episode serves not only as a captivating tale of historical oddity but also as a reflection on how people in the 1800s viewed the mysteries of nature. Tune in for a delightful mix of humor and historical intrigue, and prepare to be entertained by one of the strangest true stories you may ever hear.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wdDrdacXgD7sAuCvVlIuEdPsSfPn_jKRfTQjiNn_kpo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMGEx/NDI2MjU0NGQ5Mjk2/NDE1ODZmM2EyMjdh/NjE2ZS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}