June 07, 2022
Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo is the lightning capital of the world, experiencing lightning strikes almost 300 days a year. The state flag of Zulia, where the lake is located, features a lightning bolt to honor the “never-ending” storm.
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Can Lightning Strike the Same Place Twice?
“Lightning never strikes the same place twice” is a common phrase you’ve probably heard before, often used to reassure someone that whatever bad thing has happened, it won’t happen again. It can even be used when something good happens, such as winning the lottery, but the underlying truth remains.
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