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Posted By altnrg 8 months ago in Science & Technology
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During thunderstorms, there is a great risk of being stricken by lightning if you are bathing in the rain nakedly because water and your own body which is made up of high percentage of water, are electrical conductors. You may not be aware of the danger that lightning has when you are wet and hanging around outdoor during a thunderstorm. As compared to tornadoes and hurricanes, lightning has been responsible for many deaths of people in the U.S.

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    skeptic2718 months ago

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    "...but when the charged areas have built up tremendously, a stream of electrons escape from one area which is positively charged to an area which is negatively charged."

    The writer should learn a little more about electricity.

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      jakesguile8 months ago

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      No... But it makes for one REALLY kick-ass Snow Patrol song!

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        lifeafterlife8 months ago

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        Now I know. better to wear non-conductive device when bathing in the rain. lol.

        http://www.highstrangeness.tv

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