EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 4 MIN
January 22 – The Experiment That Made Reality Feel Optional
from The Strange History Podcast · host Strange History
On January 22, 1896, experiments involving light and metal revealed behavior that classical physics could not explain, quietly laying the groundwork for quantum theory. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story of the experiment that suggested reality was not continuous, solid, or intuitive — and how one unsettling observation changed science forever.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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On January 22, 1896, experiments involving light and metal revealed behavior that classical physics could not explain, quietly laying the groundwork for quantum theory. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story of the experiment that suggested reality was not continuous, solid, or intuitive — and how one unsettling observation changed science forever.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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