Random fact about lightning
Carnivorous animals will not eat another animal that has been hit by a lightning strike.
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One of lightning's many surprises
Lightning reaches 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, fours times as hot as the sun's surface. Yet, unlike high voltage electrical injuries with which massive internal tissue damage may occur, lightning seldom causes substantial burns.
Is there an electric Ford F-150?
Ford launched the all-electric F-150 Lightning in 2022, and it can even power a house during a blackout.
What is the lightning capital of the US?
Florida is known as the lightning capital of the US because it gets more lightning strikes per square mile than any other state.
How does lightning help plants?
Lightning breaks apart nitrogen molecules in the air, creating compounds that fall to the ground and help fertilize plants.
Was Tesla born during a lightning storm?
A popular legend says Nikola Tesla was born during a lightning storm.