Lightning Never Strikes the Same Place Twice

Lightning doesn't avoid repeat strikes—it actively favors them. The Empire State Building is struck 20 to 25 times annually, showing that tall conductive objects attract lightning repeatedly. This defies physics: lightning follows the path of least resistance, and a previously struck structure offers a lower-resistance route than surrounding air. The Empire State Building's strike rate is over 20 times higher than that of a comparable structure in a less prominent location, outperforming #2 on this list which suggests randomness. Lightning rods and towers are specifically designed for repeated hits, proving this myth wrong. With 20 to 25 strikes per year, the evidence is clear and data-driven.