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Originally Posted by Ylle
Yes. Only about 10% of people struck by lightning are killed, while the remaining 90% are left with varying levels of disability. Unfortunately, a lightning strike can cause acute trauma to the nervous system and impact a victim's memory and personality. According to the National Weather Service, the USA averages 67 reported lightning deaths each year. Due to underreporting, the number is estimated to be closer to 100.
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So that would mean that about 1000 people in the USA alone are annually struck by lightning? Shocking. ..uh, pun not intended.
So, just out of curiousity, what kind of changes in "personality" are we talking about here?
...and, incidently, let's not dwell on this for too long and get back on topic sometime.
(pageclaim in the name of curiousity k)
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