The Story Behind the 'Hairy Stick' Story

How To Help Loose Cannon Keep Publishing Unusual Stuff

Earlier this week, Loose Cannon featured a story about a form of lightning protection for boats that has been around for more than 30 years. The story quoted an eminent lighting-protection scientist who has been responsible for protecting astronauts and spacecraft from lightning strikes at NASA’s Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida.

And Dr. Carlos T. M…