When you think of taking a nap, you probably envision a cozy blanket, some light snoring, and perhaps a slight drool situation—not an interstellar rock rudely interrupting your siesta. But that’s exactly what happened to Ann Hodges in 1954 when a meteorite crashed through her roof, bounced off a radio, and hit her while she was peacefully napping on her couch. Talk about an out-of-this-world wake-up call. If there’s one thing to take away from her story, it’s this: always keep one eye open during naptime, just in case.
First person to ever be struck by meteorite was hit while taking a nap
