A Short Story Podcast Series
Interesting Things with JC
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Episodes vary in duration from 30 seconds to 8 minutes.
All episodes are royalty-free except for #509.
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073: "Recognizing Attraction"
Interesting Things with JC #073: "Recognizing Attraction" - Discover the subtle signs of attraction, from eye contact and mirroring actions to playful teasing and physical closeness. Learn how to recognize these cues and build deeper, more authentic connections.
071: "Why Eggs Float in Running Water"
Interesting Things with JC #071: "Why Eggs Float in Running Water" - Learn why eggs can float in running water!
069: "The Dragon Man Skull"
Interesting Things with JC #069: "The Dragon Man Skull" - Discover the story of the Dragon Man skull, found in China and dating back 146,000 years. This episode explores its significance in human evolution, revealing a new human lineage and reshaping our understanding of ancient human history.
068: "Box Turtles are Not Suited for Domestication"
Interesting Things with JC #068: "Box Turtles are Not Suited for Domestication" - Learn about the delicate ecological needs of box turtles and why they struggle in captivity. This episode highlights the importance of leaving these turtles in their natural habitat and how to help them if found injured.
061: "Tummy Cramps Related to Milk Problems"
Interesting Things with JC #061: "Tummy Cramps Related to Milk Problems" - Explore how lactose intolerance and milk allergies cause tummy cramps and other symptoms. Learn about effective management strategies, including dietary changes and proper care, to alleviate discomfort and maintain a healthy diet.
059: "Wonders of the Human Liver"
Interesting Things with JC #059: "Wonders of the Human Liver" - Discover the incredible functions of the human liver, the largest internal organ and gland. This episode highlights the liver's role in detoxification, digestion, nutrient storage, and its remarkable ability to regenerate, emphasizing its critical importance to overall health.
057: "99 Flake Ice Cream"
Interesting Things with JC #057: "99 Flake Ice Cream" - Explore the beloved British summer treat, the 99 Flake. Learn how this delightful combination of soft-serve vanilla ice cream and a Cadbury Flake chocolate bar became an iconic symbol of seaside vacations and sunny days on the boardwalk.
056: "The Cube Mystery of Wombat Poop"
Interesting Things with JC #056: "The Cube Mystery of Wombat Poop" - Explore why wombats produce cube-shaped poop and how this unique trait helps them, as well as humanity!
054: "On Venus a Day is Longer Than a Year"
Interesting Things with JC #054: "On Venus a Day is Longer Than a Year" - Discover the fascinating quirk of Venus, where a single day lasts 243 Earth days and a year lasts only 225 days. This unique rotation and orbit give Venus its mysterious character, making it one of the most intriguing planets in our solar system.
053: "Octopuses Have Three Hearts"
Interesting Things with JC #053: "Octopuses Have Three Hearts" - Explore the fascinating anatomy of octopuses and learn how having three hearts supports their life under the sea.
051: "Cows Have Best Friends"
Interesting Things with JC #051: "Cows Have Best Friends" - Explore the social lives of cows, who form close bonds and experience stress when separated from their friends.
050: "Bananas Are Berries but Strawberries Are Not"
Interesting Things with JC #050: "Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren't" - Dive into the surprising botanical classifications that define what makes a berry.
048: "Sparkling Wine - A Tale of French and English Innovations"
Interesting Things with JC #048: "Sparkling Wine - A Tale of French and English Innovations" - Journey through the effervescent history of sparkling wine, from the legendary cellars of Dom Pérignon to the scientific studies of Christopher Merrett. Unravel the contributions of both French and English pioneers, who each played crucial roles in developing the techniques that give sparkling wine its signature bubbles.
047: "Eternal Flame Falls"
Interesting Things with JC #047: "Eternal Flame Falls" - Venture into the stunning landscape of Chestnut Ridge Park, New York, to experience Eternal Flame Falls, where a unique natural gas seep ignites a flame right behind a flowing waterfall. It's one of the world's most unusual natural wonders.
046: "Immortal Jellyfish"
Interesting Things with JC #046: "Immortal Jellyfish" - Turritopsis dohrnii, commonly known as the immortal jellyfish. This marine creature possesses the extraordinary ability to revert to its juvenile polyp stage under stress, potentially allowing it to bypass death indefinitely.
045: "Gridiron Pendulum"
Interesting Things with JC #045: "Gridiron Pendulum" - An innovative clock pendulum invented by John Harrison and improved by John Ellicott in the early 18th century. This clever design used different metals to maintain a constant pendulum length despite temperature changes, revolutionizing timekeeping in an era when precision was paramount.
044: "Tin Can Telephone"
Interesting Things with JC #044: "Tin Can Telephone" - A cherished childhood toy and an early communication technology. Two cans and a string is the basics of sound transmission, and it works without electricity!
041: "British Sayings"
Interesting Things with JC #041: "British Sayings" - Step into the whimsical world of British slang where phrases like "Bob's your uncle" and "throwing a spanner in the works" add color and humor to everyday conversations. Whether baffling or endearing, these sayings are a key to understanding the linguistic charm of British English.
034: "Stonehenge is Older than the Pyramids"
Interesting Things with JC #034: "Stonehenge is Older than the Pyramids" - Explore Stonehenge, one of the most ancient and enigmatic structures in human history, predating even the Great Pyramids of Giza. This monumental stone circle on Salisbury Plain has served various roles—from a burial site to an astronomical observatory—reflecting the sophistication of its creators.
033: "The Petrifying Well"
Interesting Things with JC #033: "The Petrifying Well" - Venture into the enigmatic world of the Petrifying Well located near Mother Shipton's Cave in Knaresborough, a place where science meets legend. This natural well, famous for its ability to encase objects in a stone-like shell through mineral deposition, intrigues scientists and mystics alike.