Largest Intact Meteorite Hoba Discovered in Namibia in 1920

In 1920, a man hunting near Grootfontein, Namibia, discovered the Hoba meteorite by sitting on a black rock and noticing metal beneath its surface. Subsequent digging by a company manager and his wife revealed that it is the largest intact meteorite ever found. This discovery highlights a significant find in meteorite studies and natural history.

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