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Interesting Things with JC
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151 Interesting Things - Sub Zero Football
When it's so cold your shadow freezes to the pavement, it might be a little bit tougher to play a game of football. Did you know that when temperatures drop below 10 degrees F, there is a 52% chance that there will be turnovers? Let's dissect football and the risk of sub zero temperatures!
149 Interesting Things - Juan Pujol Garcia
Juan Pujol Garcia, was a Spanish spy who acted as a double agent loyal to Great Britain against Nazi Germany during World War II, and a key figure in the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.
146 Interesting Things - The Baseball Cap
The baseball cap gives people a way to show appreciation for their favorite sports team, or exemplify their enthusiasm for things they enjoy. With a rich history, this accessory is very popular. Dating back to the 1800s our beloved hats have evolved gently over time. It's even inspired many variations throughout it's rich history.
145 Interesting Things - Rabbit Island
In the country of Japan east of Hiroshima on the island of Okunoshima, Only a 15-minute ferry ride from the mainland, there are a thousand, of not more, extremely happy and friendly wild roaming rabbits.
143 Interesting Things - Pad Thai
Pad Thai is not only extremely delectable, but it has great historical significance to the history of Thailand. Let's take a look at the history and discuss the flavor of Pad Thai!
142 Interesting Things - January 6th and Babe Ruth
January 6th, it's been called a day that will live in infamy. Some say it's a day that forever changed life as they know it. For others they've been labeled as crazy or radical for thinking there was a curse. Yes ladies and gentlemen, today marks the anniversary of the day that the Red Sox “sold” Babe Ruth to the Yankees.
141 Interesting Things - Twelfth Night
January 5 brings Twelfth Night, marking the end of Christmas merrymaking, and the end of the 12-day winter solstice celebration. Carnival literally begins at the moment that Christmas ends and the celebrations can get quite boisterous…and it all starts with Twelfth Night!
140 Interesting Things - Myanmar
Independence day in Myanmar is a national holiday in on January 4th, it marks the date in 1948 when the Country declared its independence from Britain. Let's check out some more interesting things about Myanmar!
139 Interesting Things - Alaska
On Jan. 3, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a special proclamation admitting the territory of Alaska into the Union as the 49th state. Did you know that Alaska has the lowest population density in the nation at one person per square mile?!
136 Interesting Things - Betty White
Even though we all loved her from afar like our own family, she didnt have any biological children of her own, despite being married 3 times. Let's discuss some interesting things about Betty White.
135 Interesting Things - New Years Ball Drop
Before we ring in the new year, let's discover some interesting things about the new years eve ball drop. Did you know the Times Square ball wasn't the first to drop? (4 min audio)
133 Interesting Things - Waste on a Plane
On a long-haul 747 flight, passengers visit the restroom an average of 2.4 times, producing 230 gallons of waste…but where does it go?!
129 Interesting Things - Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is an American creation. Climate is extremely important to growing pecans and there is no location better suited for pecans than Texas, they require 285 growing days with warm nights. It's time for pecan pie!
128 Interesting Things - Gift Giving
As human beings, we are social creatures who enjoy each other’s company and expressing our feelings through the giving of gifts. How did people give gifts through the centuries? Let's find out!
127 Interesting Things - Pandas
An adult Giant Panda can grow as tall as five feet and they can weigh as much as 350 pounds. They can also consume 45 pounds of bamboo shoots in one day. Let's talk Pandas and discover more interesting things!
125 Interesting Things - Violin Strings
The history of violin strings is perhaps different than you might expect. The history of the violin string started around 300 years ago, when the strings for the majority of bowed instruments such as the harp, cello, and violin, were all made from animals.
124 Interesting Things - Skateboarding
From the sidewalks of southern California to the Escondido reservoir, Tokyo to Mumbai, skateboarding has become so much more than a pastime. It's now an Olympic sport! It's provided a creative outlet as well as culturally influenced generations from the late 1940s till today. A special thanks to Mike in Laguna Beach for inspiring this episode.
123 Interesting Things - Christmas Lights
To light a Christmas tree with electric lights before 1903 it would cost about $75. That's near $2500 today! Let's discuss since interesting facts and delve into Christmas lights. This story was inspired and suggested by Rob from Central Florida.
122 Interesting Things - The Bristle ToothBrush
Tang Dynasty people (619 CE to 907 CE) were the ones who invented the bristle toothbrush. Europeans started using the bristle toothbrush a long time later in 17th century. Before the use of nylons, badger hair was used for making expensive toothbrushes while boar and pig hair was meant for cheaper ones. Let's find it more!
120: "John Deere Combines"
Through the development of its combine models, dating back to 1927, the company has demonstrated a sense a commitment to farmers everywhere. These machines can tip the scales at over $750k, but they did have humble beginnings. Let's dive into John Deere Combines and take a deeper look at the 9870!