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The Theater of Electricity (Classic)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Experiencing Lightning Up Close and the Smell of Ozone

Learn about how a conductor cage can protect individuals from lightning by turning the metal into a temporary magnet, pushing electric charges to the outer surface. The chapter also explores the sensory experience of being near lightning strikes and the impact of a Van de Graaff machine on dust levels in a theater.

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