Interesting Things with JC #367: "Independence Day in India" is celebrated annually on August 15th to commemorate the country's independence from the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947.

Interesting Things with JC #366: "The Banda Sea" is a world treasure with amazing marine life and some of the world's most unique and untouched places.

Interesting Things with JC #365: "Fish and Chips" - What are Fish and Chips? Where did the meal come from? Who created it? Let's find out!

Interesting Things with JC #364: “The Burbank Aviation Museum” is located in the Portal of the Folded Wings, in Valhalla Cemetery. It's open the first Sunday of each month unless it's a holiday or a rainy day. Free admission 1-3 PM. The Portal of Folded Wings, is a 75-foot-tall "Shrine to Aviation" and is the final resting place of fifteen aviation pioneers.

Interesting Things with JC #363: "Robert Wadlow" is on record as the tallest man ever at 8 feet 11 inches tall. When Robert rode in cars, the front passenger seat had to be taken out so he could fit while he sat in the back seat.

Interesting Things with JC #362: "Rudolph Diesel" - Diesel worked hard to create his engine, not just to improve the fuel efficiency of steam engines but also to allow small businesses to compete with industrial conglomerates. Interestingly, Diesel's death has been treated as a mystery, surrounded by suspicion.

Interesting Things with JC #361: "Diesel Engines" - Rudolf Diesel, a German engineer, devised the diesel engine during the industrial revolution, and the first ignition of the diesel engine occurred on August 10th, 1893.

Interesting Things with JC #360: "Jimmie's Ladder 11 - Dayton Ohio" dates back to 1892 and was once home to one of Dayton's last horse-drawn firefighting crews, there is a former firehouse that has been converted into a bar and an amazing restaurant. If you stop by make sure to tell Mike and April JC sent you!

Please visit https://www.jladder11.com/ for more information.

Interesting Things with JC #359: "Pickleball" is a hybrid of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton played on a court one-third the size of a tennis court, with the same dimensions as a badminton court and a net 34 inches high in the center. Pickleball is played with a paddle that resembles an oversized ping-pong paddle and a perforated ball that resembles a wiffle ball. Please visit https://usapickleball.org/ for more information!

Interesting Things with JC #358: "Battle of Boyacá" took place on August 7th, 1819, and not only did it put an end to violent disputes for authority in Colombian territory, but it also strengthened the independence road that the country was destined to meet.

Interesting Things with JC #356: "International Beer Day" - The first Friday of every August is designated as International Beer Day. This day was selected because of the pleasant summer weather and its isolation from other beer festivities. Currently, over 200 towns throughout the world participate in the celebration.

Interesting Things with JC #355: "Louis Vuitton" was born on August 4, 1821. On this, his birthday, let’s delve into his history and learn about the founder of this French luxury fashion house.

Interesting Things with JC #354: "Yucatan Peninsula Churches Made from Mayan Ruins" - Construction of churches began shortly after the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the early 1500s. In many cases, they were made by dismantling Mayan temples and reusing the stones.

Interesting Things with JC #353: "Undersea Cables" - Who put them there? What do they do? Let’s take a deep dive into the history of undersea cables!

Interesting Things with JC #352: "San Pedro—The Sacred Cactus" grows prolifically in the Andes and is prized for its massive and short-lived blooms. The cactus' flowers only open at night for a few days, sometimes just one, before decaying. After fertilization, their fragrance attracts nighttime pollinators like bats. It's known for its hallucinogenic and healing properties.

Interesting Things with JC #351: "Lahmacun" - is popular in Turkey, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Not trying it is a mistake! When you do try it, just make sure to have the proper amount of lion's milk on hand to ensure your time is well spent. Let's explore this delicious meal's history!

Interesting Things with JC #350: "Jose Rizal Museum - Calamba Philippines" - We delve into the life and times of Jose Rizal, learn about his childhood home, its destruction and how the rebuilt shrine is a tribute to him. Don’t forget to stop by Olartes Pizza if you go visit!

Interesting Things with JC #349: "San Pablo, Philippines" - In the province of Luzon, north-central Philippines, the city of San Pablo is located about 10 miles southeast of Los Baos. The city is almost completely encircled by dormant volcanic cones, seven of which have formed small crater lakes. Every January, the world-renowned San Pablo City’s Coco Fest gives more color and excitement to the city’s fiesta every January 15th.

Interesting Things with JC #348: "Felix Nadar and the First Aerial Photograph" - In 1858, Felix Nadar, a French balloonist and photographer, took the first known photograph from the sky!

Interesting Things with JC #347: "The Tower of London's Famous Ravens" - The kingdom of England and the Tower of London are said to be doomed if the six ravens who live there ever leave. The Tower is currently inhabited by nine ravens.