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Stratford Family Discovers Rare Meteorite After Shattered Windscreen

1/15/2025

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In a stunning turn of events in Stratford-upon-Avon, Paul Butler's family mistook a loud bang for fireworks, only to find their car's windscreen shattered. Twelve-year-old Nathan discovered a 2cm black rock nearby, which tests revealed to be a rare meteorite. This extraordinary event has a staggering billion-to-one chance of happening!

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Story summary

In a stunning turn of events in Stratford-upon-Avon, Paul Butler's family mistook a loud bang for fireworks, only to find their car's windscreen shattered. Twelve-year-old Nathan discovered a 2cm black rock nearby, which tests revealed to be a rare meteorite. This extraordinary event has a staggering billion-to-one chance of happening!