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Old June 5th 07, 09:38 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
Tommy Tootles Tommy Tootles is offline
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Default Listening to the Radio {Safely} During a Thunder & LightningStorm



RHF wrote:


Why does Lightning Hit the only Tree around
for a 100 Yards . . . Because It's There [.] ~ RHF


Tommy Tootles wrote:

Q: Why doesn't lightning strike the same place twice?

A: Because the same place isn't there anymore.


Michael A. Terrell wrote:

If this were true, there would be no skyscrapers or broadcast towers.


Uh, that was supposed to be a joke...a little humor. (I know , very
little) grin. I'm pretty sure most people realize that the Empire
State Building has been hit by lightning and yet is still there.

But, as they say, if ya gotta explain it...

In the meanwhile, try to lighten up a bit--it's better for your health.