Ludicrous

A village in Xishuangbanna in the southernmost part of Yunnan Province became a sensation in early June, not because of its scenic spots, instead due to the fragments of meteorite that blazed through the atmosphere above the area. Convinced there is massive value in the meteorite fragments, treasure hunters flocked to the village, with some fragments fetching as much as 10,000 yuan (US$1,539) per gram, according to media reports. Although scientists and local authorities said the value of the space rock lies in scientific research only and the fragments, over 200 of which have been found, are valued at several hundred yuan at most, people did not buy it. Some people are even worshipping the rocks. The craze has reached such a fever pitch that it has badly impacted the work and life of locals. Many netizens mocked that future meteorites would be scared away by the zeal of humans to get rich quick.