Today’s episode dives into the science of lightning and what’s happening up in the clouds before electricity strikes. You’ll also hear about the real-life hockey player who inspired Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore,” the growing literary tourism trend, and an unlikely friendship between a cheetah cub and a pup.  

This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com.