While the myth of lightning never striking twice has been perpetuated for years, meteorologists have long debunked the idea as nonsense.
This week on the Notcast, we explain why lightning can and will strike twice. We also examine the lives of two people who thought they were cursed after being struck by lightning several times throughout their lives.
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