Each time a meteorite enters our earths atmosphere, people scramble to find where it landed. And for good reason: not only can meteorites hold iron, millions of years old, they can even hold diamonds! In fact, the largest known black diamond in the world, came from a meteorite, and sold for over $4.3 million! A meteorite could make a person rich, if not a proud owner of something, that’s older than the earth itself.

As the story goes, around 120 years ago, at the small town of Santa Claus, Indiana, a meteorite crashed into the countryside. The crater that it left, caused quite a sensation. People travelled long distances to look for fragments, or simply make a wish, at this rare, cosmic impact site. But behind the sensation, was a very twisted backstory. Come along for an adventure, as we visit the legendary meteorite crater of Santa Claus, Indiana, and explore an unusual piece of local history!


PICTURES
1. Meteor Crater Interior
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2. Barringer Meteor fragment
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3. King Tuts dagger
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4. Enigma Diamond
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5. Indiana State Capitol
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