The Diamonds Out of Space: Aerolite Gems
It was once a widely reported scientific theory that diamonds were formed in the fiery fall of meteors to earth. Was it true?
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They Came From Outer Space – Killer Meteors
They Came From Outer Space – Killer Meteors Killer Meteors and aerolites in the 19th century press. The 19th-century papers revelled in stories about falling stars and meteors. Interesting as these are, I am more interested in the human-aerolite interactions reported. There was a silly-season popularity for stories of houses set on fire by meteors or people killed by them. Here are some choice specimens of vintage sky-falls and murderous meteors.