#57: Casually Chilling Inside This Meteor
In a photograph dating back to 1920, two young boys are seen nonchalantly sitting inside the Willamette meteorite, an immense iron mass found in Oregon and recognized as the largest meteorite discovered in North America at 15.5 tons. This striking image quickly turned the meteorite into a local marvel, drawing attention and awe from the community.

Despite the boys’ seemingly indifferent poses, the photo captures a moment of human connection with the vastness of the cosmos. The casual juxtaposition of everyday youth against the backdrop of a celestial giant remains a fascinating snapshot of human curiosity and the eternal allure of space’s mysteries.