"Meteorite crashes through New Jersey home, investigation underway"

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"Meteorite crashes through New Jersey home, investigation underway"
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An apparent meteorite crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home, damaging the floor. The oblong object, believed to be a meteorite, was about four inches by six inches and was found warm by the homeowner. Emergency responders confirmed that there were no lingering substances or effects from the object. Police have contacted several other agencies to positively identify the object and for help "safeguarding the residents and the object." The investigation remains ongoing, and the object could be connected to an ongoing meteor shower called the Eta Aquariids, an event related to Halley's Comet that is visible from mid-April to late May and usually peaks around May 5 each year.

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