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    A Single Bolt Of Lightning Contains Enough Energy To Toast 100,000 Slices Of Bread

    An average lightning bolt carries about 5 billion joules of energy. While not all that energy is usable, it's a staggering amount, underscoring the immense power of natural electrical phenomena.

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    A Lightning Bolt Can Be Five Times Hotter Than The Sun's Surface.

    While the surface of the sun is around 9,940 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius), lightning can reach temperatures of 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit (27,760 degrees Celsius). This intense heat causes the air to expand explosively, creating thunder.

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