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Lightning Never Strikes Twice

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This popular idiom implies extreme rarity, but its literal truth is often misconstrued, leading to a common misconception about lightning.

What People Remember

The common saying 'lightning never strikes the same place twice' is believed to be a literal, scientific truth.

What's Actually True

Lightning frequently strikes the same place multiple times, especially tall, conductive objects like skyscrapers or communication towers. The saying is a metaphor for rarity, not a scientific fact.

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#saying#idiom#weather#science#myth

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