Myths and Truths About Lightning

That stunning flash and loud bang. Temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun. For thousands of years, lightning has sparked our imagination. The ancient Greeks dreamed of lightning bolts hurled by the mighty Zeus. Lightning gave life to Dr. Frankenstein's creation. And lightning fueled Marty McFly's time-traveling car in the movie "Back to the Future." But myths about lightning aren't confined to science fiction or ancient mythology. As the modern day saying goes, "lightning never...Full Story