Interesting Things with JC #1241: "The Day the Sky Erased the Map" –On April 3, 1974, a record-setting storm system spawned 148 tornadoes across 13 states. More than 330 lives were lost, entire towns vanished, and America’s understanding of severe weather was forever changed. From twin F5s to meteorological breakthroughs, this episode unpacks the day the sky turned against us.

Interesting Things with JC, Episode #1240: “Opossum vs Possum” – A silent "o" hides a massive biological and cultural divide. From death-fainting opossums in North America to the tree-hugging possums of Australia, this episode breaks down the myth, the history, and the science behind these marsupials.

Interesting Things with JC, Episode #1239: “The Manitou Springs Incline” — Once a cog railway, now a near-vertical climb of 2,744 steps. It's not just a hike. It's a test.

Interesting Things with JC, Episode #1238: "The Calendar That Made Fools" – In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII dropped 10 days, rewrote leap year rules, and declared January 1st the new start of the year. But not everyone complied. The pranksters came next, and the fools followed.

Interesting Things with JC #1237: "Cryo-Electron Microscopy" – Discover the breakthrough that allows scientists to image molecules as they truly are—hydrated, moving, and intact. By freezing samples at -150°C and using electrons instead of light, cryo-EM delivers near-atomic resolution that’s transforming medicine and molecular biology.

Interesting Things with JC #1235: “Three Turns to Freedom” – This episode gallops through the untold history of barrel racing—a sport born from rebellion. It wasn’t always about speed. It was once a pageant. But through three turns and a cloverleaf path, women rode their way from sideline spectacles to national champions.

A special thank you to Maxine from Ripon, California, for inspiring this story!

Interesting Things with JC #1234: "Yuri Gagarin" - He soared into space, ejected at 23,000 feet, and landed in a field, then changed history forever. This is the wild, true story of the first man in space.

Interesting Things with JC #1233: "Notification Hijacking – How Hackers Take Over Your Phone and Accounts" - You trust your phone. You trust your alerts. But what if one message, one vibration, wasn’t what it seemed? This episode exposes a chilling method hackers use to silently bypass your defenses and take over everything. You won’t see it coming.

Interesting Things with JC, Episode #1231: "The Boeing F-47" – It’s official: Boeing beat Lockheed to build America’s next-gen stealth jet. The F-47 is the Air Force’s first sixth-gen fighter. Fusing AI, hypersonic strike, and drone warfare. It’s not just a plane. It’s a warning shot to the world.

Interesting Things with JC #1230: “The Heavens Declare” – Psalm 19:1 says the heavens speak. But what are they saying?

Interesting Things with JC #1228: "Sea Cucumbers: Butt Breathers" – Some creatures push the limits of nature, but this one redefines how breathing works. And just when you think it can’t get weirder… it does.

Interesting Things with JC #1227: "The Plastic Recycling Myth" - You’ve been told the same story for years. But what if it was never true? Get ready for a revelation that changes everything.

Interesting Things with JC #1226: "Finding a Can of Arc Light?" - Welding arcs burn brighter than the sun, but could that light actually be contained? Some say yes...but only if you know where to look!

Interesting Things with JC #1225: "The Infamous Gardner Museum Heist" - Two men. Police uniforms. A museum filled with priceless art. They walked in. They walked out. 500 million dollars gone. No alarms. No arrests. No answers. Where is the art? Who pulled off the greatest art heist in history?

Interesting Things with JC #1224: "Ghost in the Coffee Shop – How Nearby Hackers Hijack Your Phone in Real Time" - You’re at a café, scrolling your phone. You don’t see the hacker nearby, but they see you. Loved ones, friends, strangers, they could all be hackers looking to steal your data in public places, without ever touching your phone. The hidden dangers of IMEI skimming and device tracking are all too real.

Interesting Things with JC #1223: "The Silent Heist – How a Simple Notification Can Unlock Your Entire Digital Life" - Could a single notification be the key to your entire digital identity being stolen? Hackers don’t need malware, they just need to manipulate your notifications, cache, and cloud backups to silently hijack your accounts. This could even be a loved one, friend, or even employer! Think your phone is safe?...Think again....

Interesting Things with JC #1222: "Registration of the First Internet Domain Name" - On this day in 1985, the internet as we know it began. Symbolics.com became the first-ever .com domain, marking the start of a new digital frontier. What led to this moment, and how did it shape the future of online identity?

Interesting Things with JC #1221: "Psychological Warfare" - From ancient empires to modern cyber tactics, psychological warfare has shaped history. Fear deception & propaganda win battles before they begin.

Interesting Things with JC #1220: "Magnetoreception in Animals" - Some animals navigate the world with an invisible force sensing Earth's magnetic field like a built in compass. Birds migrate across continents. Sharks track prey. Turtles return home after years at sea!

Interesting Things with JC #1219: "The Law of Assumption" - Neville Goddard claimed it does. But is it psychology or wishful thinking? Explore how assumptions influence outcomes.