Weird Rain

Author: Danny Sowell

Throughout history, there have been numerous reports of strange things falling from the sky. From fish and frogs to jellyfish and even meat, these bizarre events have puzzled scientists and onlookers alike. One famous incident occurred in 1876 in Kentucky, where chunks of meat rained down from the sky, later identified as lung tissue from an unknown animal.

In 2001, Kerala, India, experienced a rainstorm where red-colored rain fell from the sky. Scientists later discovered that the rain contained spores from a type of green algae.

Since the 1800s, residents of Yoro, Honduras, have reported instances of fish falling from the sky during heavy rainfall. This phenomenon, known as Lluvia de Peces, occurs at least once or twice a year.

In 1894, a rain of jellyfish reportedly fell on the city of Bath, England. It's believed that strong winds carried the jellyfish from the nearby coast, causing them to fall on the city.

In 2012, scientists confirmed the infamous Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876 included human lung tissue. During a rainstorm, chunks of meat, including identifiable lung tissue, fell from the sky. While the exact cause remains unknown, vultures rumored to vomit mid-flight are the top suspicion.

In 2009, blue gel-like substances were found scattered after a rainstorm in parts of Scotland. Despite various theories, including polluted rainwater and aviation waste, the exact cause remains uncertain.

In 1994, residents of Oakville, Washington, reported a gelatinous rainstorm. Samples of the goo were sent for analysis, but no definitive explanation was found, leading to many conspiracy theories. These blobs were found to contain human white blood cells, though the source remains a mystery.

Kansas experienced a rain of two uniquely coupled items once: Horseshoes and nails. The curiosity behind how they were neatly paired persists to this day.

During a 1957 rainstorm in France, silk hose and other fragments of lingerie were reported to fall from the sky.

In 1841, a rainstorm in Lebanon, Tennessee, brought a terrifying shower of flesh and blood. Witnesses reported that chunks of animal flesh and blood fell from the sky. Scientists concluded it was likely caused by a tornado lifting and dropping material from a butchery or livestock area.