alt Hacker NewsDid someone pay him for the rare meteorite? At least enough to fix the roof?
Who should one contact if this happens?
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ck2 • today at 1:59 PM
someone recently SOLD a t-rex skeleton for $50 MILLION (61% complete)
so you should be able to sell meteorites that land on your property
only thing you can't own/sell is NASA Moon Rocks
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lagrange77 • today at 12:03 PM
Everybody knows that. You contact NASA. Then a black helicopter will pick you up, bring you to an airbase and fly you straight to the white house, where you will be introduced to the actual truth, while a team of very excited scientists with biohazard suits praise and examine the artefact. If you're still sceptical, they will take you to a large hidden hangar in the middle of the desert and show you around.
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In the US, if a meteorite lands on your property, it's yours and you can sell or donate it as you please. This homeowner probably made a decent amount on the sale, especially with the emphasis on immediate preservation.