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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 4 MIN

January 21 – The Day the Ocean Started Lying

from The Strange History Podcast · host Strange History

On January 21, 1954, the USS Nautilus became the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, allowing humans to remain underwater longer than ever before. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story of the unexplained underwater sounds detected during early nuclear submarine missions and how scientists eventually realized the ocean itself was distorting reality through sound.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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