For centuries people have watched glowing orbs drift through storms

For centuries, storm watchers have reported seeing glowing spheres drift through thunderstorms. Per Boing Boing, these mysterious orbs range from pea-sized to several meters across and hover for seconds before either fading or bursting with a loud pop and a sulfur smell—lingering far longer than a typical lightning flash. Ball lightning remains one of nature's enduring mysteries.

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