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Bruce Sterling
Jun 27, 2010 4:11 AM

Showtime: lightning storm in Chicago

*Mega-urbanity versus climate change...

Lightning strikes three of the tallest buildings in Chicago at the same time! from Craig Shimala on Vimeo.

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