Global Records
The longest lightning bolt ever recorded stretched nearly 768 km (about 477 miles) across several U.S. states — much farther than the distance most lightning travels! A previous record of about 709 km (441 miles) was set over Brazil.
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A single lightning strike packs a huge burst of energy — enough in theory to keep a 100‑watt light bulb glowing for more than three months if you could somehow catch and use all of it!
A lightning strike usually flashes by in less than half a second, and the thunder that follows travels through the air at about 767 miles per hour (1,234 km/h) because that’s how fast sound moves!
Singapore has lots of lightning and is one of the places in the world with very frequent lightning storms.
The rainbow flag has become a universal (worldwide) symbol of diversity (differences) and inclusion (welcoming everyone)!