So, why don't houses have lightning rods anymore?
If you've taken a walk through an older neighborhood and then compared it to a modern subdivision, you've probably noticed something missing and wondered why don't houses have lightning rods anymore. Back in the day, those pointy metal spikes were everywhere, perched on the gables of Victorian homes or the peaks of farmhouses. Today, you can look at a whole block of brand-new builds and not see a single one. ...