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Why Lightning Strikes the Same Place Twice (And Way More Often Than You Think)

The 'lightning never strikes twice' rule is made up — here's the science Have you ever seen lightning hit the same spot? Drop it in the comments 👇

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The 'lightning never strikes twice' rule is made up — here's the science Have you ever seen lightning hit the same spot? Drop it in the comments 👇

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Lightning never strikes twice — total myth. Tall structures can get struck hundreds of times annually. But nobody explains why it keeps choosing the same path. Lightning seeks the path of least resistance — same spot, same reason, every time. That's why the same tree in your yard can be struck again and again. Follow — we bust a new myth every week.