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Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?
In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.
Can I get struck by lightning when I'm indoors?
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You've heard the warnings about thunderstorms: Stay out of the tub, unplug your TV and don't call people from your land line. But can you really get struck by lightning while you're inside?
Can you calculate how far away lightning struck by thunder?
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You may have heard that you can figure out how far away lightning is by how long it takes for the thunder to arrive after you see the flash. Is this true? How do you calculate it?
How do fireflies light up?
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How do fireflies light up?
The Cheetah Is a Rare Daytime Hunter Among Big Cats
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With lightning speed and incredible vision, the cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth and the best hunter on the savanna.
5 Worst Places to Be in a Thunderstorm
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Do you know the worst places to be in a thunderstorm? Golf course? On water? See our list of five worst places to be in a thunderstorm to learn more.
5 Tips for Thunderstorm Safety
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Without question, nature can produce beautiful light shows. Add wind, rain and hail, and you have an awe-inspiring event. But thunderstorms are not to be taken lightly. Here's how to stay safe as Mother Nature displays her strength.
Can You Shower During a Thunderstorm?
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Can you shower during a thunderstorm? It's long been rumored that taking a nice, warm shower is a dangerous proposition when electricity is coursing through the sky.
Stormy Weather Activities
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Stormy weather activities are perfect for kids who are curious to learn about the weather. Find out more about stormy weather activities for kids.
Did Benjamin Franklin really use a kite to discover electricity?
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Did Benjamin Franklin really discover electricity in the midst of a thunderstorm? Learn more about Ben Franklin's kite experiment at HowStuffWorks.