12. Roy Sullivan: Struck by Lightning Seven Times
Roy Sullivan, a U.S. park ranger, survived an astonishing seven lightning strikes between 1942 and 1977—a feat that made him a legend among survival stories. His endurance and luck earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Sullivan’s story continues to captivate anyone fascinated by nature’s unpredictability and the extremes of human resilience. Learn more at Smithsonian Magazine
