So far this year, there have been 26 people reported to have been struck by lightning; 12 of those people died. It might be cool to look at from a safe distance, but lightning kills more than 20 people each year in the United States and injures hundreds more — with some survivors suffering lifelong neurological damage.
One thing that is for certain: No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm. This is why we always say, "When thunder roars, go indoors." What else should you know about this electrical wonder of nature? We debunk 5 popular myths with science-backed facts about this dangerous and often misunderstood phenomenon.
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