Here's a "Man Bites Dog" story for you: "Lightning Strikes God"

By tqa on February 13, 2008.

The Daily Mail has a picture of the massive crucifix statue in Rio getting hit by lightning. And it happened on a Sunday, no less.

(ht; Shakesville)

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