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Suspected meteorite turns out to be just a big lump of coal
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A suspected meteorite found by two sisters at the Jersey Shore last week is actually just a large lump of coal.
Jean and Nora Muchanic came across a rock that looked like it had been dipped in tar on Silver Beach Jan. 11 and suspected that it could be a meteorite. The sisters turned the item over to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for testing.
RELATED: Sisters find possible meteorite on Silver Beach
Nora Muchanic posted on her Facebook page Thursday that the object was tested by chief astronomer Derrick Pitts, who determined that the object was not from outer space, but was simply a large lump of coal.
“Nothing from another galaxy, now just a big ugly paperweight!” Muchanic posted.
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NJSPBA: Officer killed in crash on his way to work
NJSPBA: Officer killed in crash on his way to work
A correctional officer was killed in a crash Saturday morning, according to a tweet from the New Jersey State Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.A correctional officer was killed in a crash Saturday morning, according to a tweet from the New Jersey State Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.Feels like 110 degrees: Excessive heat warnings issues for New Jersey
Feels like 110 degrees: Excessive heat warnings issues for New Jersey
Most of New Jersey will remain under an excessive heat warning Sunday as temperatures reach close to the 100s.Most of New Jersey will remain under an excessive heat warning Sunday as temperatures reach close to the 100s.Maximum Security wins $1M Haskell; heat cancels Sunday's races at Monmouth Park
Maximum Security wins $1M Haskell; heat cancels Sunday's races at Monmouth Park
Anything canceled this weekend is set to be made up next weekend.Anything canceled this weekend is set to be made up next weekend.Intense heat won't stop Kidz Bop concert at PNC Bank Arts Center
Intense heat won't stop Kidz Bop concert at PNC Bank Arts Center
The Kidz Bop concert at PNC Bank Arts Center will go on as scheduled despite pleas from ticket holders wanting it to be postponed.The Kidz Bop concert at PNC Bank Arts Center will go on as scheduled despite pleas from ticket holders wanting it to be postponed.Power & Politics - Full Show for July 20
Power & Politics - Full Show for July 20
Power & Politics: Illegal immigration and ICE Raids
Power & Politics: Illegal immigration and ICE Raids
Watch NJ Power and Politics Friday at 9 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on News 12 New Jersey.Watch NJ Power and Politics Friday at 9 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on News 12 New Jersey.
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Owner: 9-foot-long anaconda found in van in Hampton Bays
Owner: 9-foot-long anaconda found in van in Hampton Bays
The owner of a 9-foot-long anaconda that went missing early Tuesday morning says he found the reptile in his van in Hampton Bays.The owner of a 9-foot-long anaconda that went missing early Tuesday morning says he found the reptile in his van in Hampton Bays.Police: Man steals iPhone; uploads his photo to victim’s Instagram
Police: Man steals iPhone; uploads his photo to victim’s Instagram
The Kearny Police Department says that an iPhone thief stole a man’s device.The Kearny Police Department says that an iPhone thief stole a man’s device.'Retro-chic' fragrance lets you smell like Jones Beach for $350
'Retro-chic' fragrance lets you smell like Jones Beach for $350
The New York City-based Bond No. 9 bottled up Jones Beach in its new perfume.The New York City-based Bond No. 9 bottled up Jones Beach in its new perfume.‘What in the holy name of America is this?’ –Woman shares experience driving in New Jersey
‘What in the holy name of America is this?’ –Woman shares experience driving in New Jersey
A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina with a sizable following for sharing good news has her first experience driving in New Jersey -- and her video about her experience is going viral.A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina with a sizable following for sharing good news has her first experience driving in New Jersey -- and her video about her experience is going viral.Study claims people developing 'horns' from cellphone use
Study claims people developing 'horns' from cellphone use
A study conducted by researchers at Australia's University of the Sunshine Coast concludes that cellphones and other handheld devices are changing the human body.A study conducted by researchers at Australia's University of the Sunshine Coast concludes that cellphones and other handheld devices are changing the human body.
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Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11's 'giant leap' on moon
Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11's 'giant leap' on moon
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.July Storm Photos Across the Tri-State
July Storm Photos Across the Tri-State
Storm photos in July from around the tri-state area.Storm photos in July from around the tri-state area.Photos: Food Truck Friday Guests
Photos: Food Truck Friday Guests
The Callahan's food truck rolled up to the News 12 New Jersey studios to serve up some delicious hot dogs.
The Callahan's food truck rolled up to the News 12 New Jersey studios to serve up some delicious hot dogs.
Here are the photos of the guests who visited the News 12 studio to showcase the great eats New Jersey trucks have to offer!Here are the photos of the guests who visited the News 12 studio to showcase the great eats New Jersey trucks have to offer!Guide: Entertainment Venues in the Tri-State Area
Guide: Entertainment Venues in the Tri-State Area
Looking for a place to listen to some music or see a local play? Here is a list of concert venues in the Tri-state area.Looking for a place to listen to some music or see a local play? Here is a list of concert venues in the Tri-state area.Stone Pony Summer Stage Acts - 2019
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The Stone Pony Summer Stage Acts for 2019
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