Wait, That's Random: This Day in History

April 16 - He Discovered LSD by Accident


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April 16, 2026 — Today is National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day, which sounds like a great idea… until you actually try to take it seriously.


Today’s episode looks at how something unexpected can lead to something far bigger than anyone planned.


A chemist wasn’t trying to discover a new drug. He was just doing his job. But during his research, he accidentally created something that would change how people think about perception, experience, and reality.


It’s a reminder that some of the most impactful discoveries don’t come from plans—they come from accidents.


Anyway… that’s what I ended up finding while working through April 16.

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Wait, That's Random: This Day in HistoryBy C.L. Berns