Electricity, including lightning, follows the "path of least resistence," so the grounded metal rod leads the lightning away from less conductive materials, such as wooden barns, which could burn.
Ben Franklin invented the lighting rod and helped start the Philadelphia fire department.
1752
He Invented the lightning rod Which Saved His And Many Other Peoples From Being Stuck By Lighting
E-rod
for protection
It was important because it protceted you hoe during lighting storms.
the skylander (lightning Rod) will com out at March the 21
in 1774
1586
Yes.
Yes.
Benjamin Franklin duhhh!!