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Is Lightning Without Thunder Safe?

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Simon and Garfunkel. Peanut butter and jelly. Thunder and lightning. Some things are just better when they roll in pairs. But while we know that '60s folk singers and classic foodstuffs can also roll solo, what about these stormy BFFs?

What is St. Elmo's Fire?

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St. Elmo's Fire is a weather phenomena that often appears on the masts of ships and the wings of airplanes. Learn about St. Elmo's Fire and plama.

10 Myths About Surviving a Tornado

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Separating fact from fiction when it comes to tornado safety could mean the difference between life and death.

How Fire Tornadoes Work

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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?

10 Myths About Lightning

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There's a thunderstorm brewing with some serious lightning. Fortunately you're safe in your car because of its rubber wheels. Or are you? And let's not get started on your rubber-soled sneakers!

Can We Manufacture Water Out of Thin Air?

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The manufacturing of water is a concept that will help the development of places with water shortages. Learn about the concept of water manufacturing.

How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?

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Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.

What Is the Rainiest City in the U.S.? Here are the Top 11

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Rainy, dreary, Seattle, right? Everyone says it's the rainiest city in the United States. However, Seattleites are keeping a secret from you. Find out if their rainy reputation is real - or if the rumor's all wet.

Can we harvest the energy of lightning?

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From corn to solar power, scientists have been searching every crevice of the Earth to find reliable sources of alternative energy. Could lightning be the answer?

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