Well, as far as I recall from back home (Mw), being struck by lightning is part of Ufiti or kulodzedwa. There are so many beliefs about getting struck by lighting. Well if thats the case, then ufiti watsata anthu ku USA. No! Its just part of Nature! It happens all over the world. If people were to create their own 'Ziphaliwali' then, hey! lets be known as creative. check out what happened a couple of days ago. Lightning strikes kids from school! http://www.thecommons.info/lazalo/lazalo%20main%20page.htm