$25,000 reward offered for meteorite that just fell in Maine

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Kind of an odd way to lose something if you ask me.

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Depending on the size, $25K seems pretty cheap…

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I’ve seen this story. It doesn’t end well for the finder.

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It works out better for some than others, of course.

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I’m not sure that’s sufficient to teach a USian mass in metric.

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Some of my meteorite hunting buds are already on the scene. $25k for a 1 kilo chunk of the meteorite may be undervalued, depending on circumstances.

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Maine meteors are definitely the worst.

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Don’t use the metal detectors!

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@ClutchLinkey what are you doing in France?!!
get home and find that rock!

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Seeing floridamanjefe’s underpants?

JK. That part of the state this time of year would be a bit rough going. We call this “mud season,” probably a little early for the 'skeeters, but I imagine the ticks are back out in full force.

@MadLibrarian - I hope you’ll keep us posted if one of your acquaintances ends up finding anything!

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