Since their invention by Benjamin Franklin, lightning rods have saved countless lives and properties. They’re a testament to our ability to use science to outsmart nature, at least some of the time.

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A lightning rod or attractor is simply a metal pole installed at a high point, which carries the bolt through a copper or aluminum cable to the earth.

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Lightning can damage or destroy just about everything it touches. When it comes to trees, it may take a while for homeowners to know whether or not to get rid of them.

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