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The Lightning Rod

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I am a metal rod on top of buildings that safely directs lightning strikes into the ground. Benjamin Franklin invented me. What am I?
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A lightning rod

The answer to this riddle is A lightning rod. Difficulty: Easy · Solved by 4,606 puzzle lovers.

Electrical protection device.
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