Interesting Things with JC #395: “Cat Paw Pads” are thick and have a lot of fatty tissue. Because their paw pads absorb shock when they jump, cats can almost silently stalk their prey.

Interesting Things with JC #390: There are one million insect species on Earth, but only three are found in Antarctica, this is the short story of the "Antarctic Midge".

Interesting Things with JC #386: "September"- This month has connections that range from changing calendars, the Roman god of fire, and a fictional character's otherworldly home!?

Interesting Things with JC #385: "Medieval Siege Ladders" - We've all seen them in movies and on TV. The castle is being invaded, and the attacking force is climbing a ladder to get in. Why not just push the ladder over? Let's figure this out!! A special thank you to Jenna Perry for inspiring today's topic!

Interesting Things with JC #384: "Homemade Dog Treats" - Regular store-bought dog treats contain more preservatives, fats, and chemicals than homemade treats do. Let's find out more!

Interesting Things with JC #382: "Bell's Palsy" - Regardless of age, anyone can develop Bell's palsy. It's known for unexplained episodes of facial muscular paralysis or weakening. A Persian doctor who lived in the ninth century provided the first thorough description.

Interesting Things with JC #381: "SLS & Artemis" - The most powerful rocket in the world, designed to send humans to deep space, will be headed back to the moon.

Interesting Things with JC #380: "NC Beach Sunsets"- if you visit North Carolina beaches at the right time of year, you can see both sunrise and sunset from the same location.

Interesting Things with JC #379: "Our Tongue" is the only muscle in the human body that works independently of the skeleton. It is referred to as a muscular hydrostat.

Interesting Things with JC #378: "Octopus Arm Brains?" - Each of the octopus's arms contains a small cluster of nerve cells, giving the creature eight mini-brains in addition to a larger central brain.

Interesting Things with JC #377: "Black Diamond Apples" are a type of apple grown in Tibet that is distinguished by its deep violet color.

Interesting Things with JC #372: "White Sands Oryx" - Wild oryx were transported from Africa's Kalahari Desert to an experimental range near Red Rock, New Mexico.

Interesting Things with JC 371: "The Zephyr UAV" is a stratospheric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to fly ultra-long endurance missions while also serving as a solar-powered observation and communication platform.

Interesting Things with JC #369: “369: "If you only understood the beauty of the numbers 3, 6, and 9, you would own the secret to the cosmos.” - Nikola Tesla.

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 #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 #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!