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False - tall structures like the Empire State Building get struck 20+ times yearly.

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“Lightning never strikes the same place twice”

This is completely false. Lightning frequently strikes the same locations, especially tall structures. The Empire State Building is struck about 20-25 times per year. Lightning is attracted to the path of least resistance, which often means the same tall objects get hit repeatedly.

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1NOAA Lightning Safety
weather.gov
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2National Geographic
nationalgeographic.com
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Because “trust me bro” isn’t a source.