Q. Why is a flock of sheep in greater danger than a smaller number?
A. Because each sheep is a conductor of lightning, and the greater the number, the better its conducting power; besides, the vapour arising from a flock of sheep increases its conducting power, and its danger.
Q. Why is a herd of cattle in danger during a storm?
A. 1st—The number of living bodies increases the conducting power of the animal fluids: and
2ndly—The vapour arising from a herd is also a good conductor.
Q. If a person be abroad in a thunder-storm, what place is the safest?
A. Any spot about 20 or 30 feet from some tall tree or building; unless that spot be near to running water.
Q. Why would it be safe to stand 20 or 30 feet from some tall tree, in a thunder-storm?
A. Because the lightning would always choose the tall tree as a conductor, rather than the shorter man; and he would not be sufficiently near the tree, to be injured by the electric current passing down it.