World

Man Becomes Millionaire By Selling Meteor That Crashed Through His Roof

By
OB Bureau

Singapore: An Indonesian man from Sumatra region became a millionaire overnight after a meteor came through his roof.

Josua Hutagalung, a 33-year-old coffin maker, sold the 2.1 kg meteorite for over 1 million pounds, which amounts to nearly ₹9.8 crore.

It happened in August this year. He was reportedly working outside his house when the rock smashed through his tin roof. The stone was warm as he tried to lift it. He shared the images on Facebook which generated interest.

The stone is carbonaceous chondrite, an extremely rare variety estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Was There A Ballot Error In Bengaluru? ECI Clarifies Social Media Posts

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday issued clarification regarding reports of…

April 27, 2024

BJP Chief J P Nadda & Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi To Campaign In Odisha Tomorrow; Check Details

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to witness high-pitch campaign for the upcoming elections with BJP…

April 27, 2024

3 Indian Women From Gujarat Killed As Car Skips US Highway

New Delhi:  Three women from Gujarat were killed in a horrific car accident in the…

April 27, 2024

Katrina Kaif Declined A Hollywood Offer Due To ‘Circumstances’; What Was Her Compulsion?

New Delhi: Katrina Kaif, who has made a mark for herself in Bollywood, recently opened…

April 27, 2024

Odisha Govt Challenges High Court’s Rejection Of OSEPA List For Junior Teacher Recruitment

Cuttack: The state government has challenged the Orissa High Court’s rejection of the merit list…

April 27, 2024

‘Entire Country Wants Me,’ Says Robert Vadra

New Delhi:  Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra, has said that the "entire country"…

April 27, 2024

Odisha Polls: Will Minister Jagannath Saraka Score Hattrick In Bisamkatak This Time?

Bhubaneswar: Bisamkatak Assembly seat in Odisha's Raygada district is poised for a contest among two…

April 27, 2024

Ayush Ministry Issues Warning On Misleading Ads To Traditional Drugmakers

New Delhi: After Patanjali bit the dust, advertisements claiming “100% safe”, “guaranteed treatment”, or “permanent…

April 27, 2024