Interesting Things with JC #305: "Avrocar" was developed as part of a secret U.S. military project carried out in the early years of the Cold War, for vertical take off and landing, travel at mach 4, and it looks like a flying saucer.

Interesting Things with JC #304 "Sunglasses" - Take an interesting trip with me through the centuries and uncover the origin story of these pop culture main stays.

Interesting Things with JC #302 "Pepsi's Navy" - A soda pop company owning the 6th largest navy in the world sounds absurd, but through barter with the former Soviet Union, this private company became a military superpower.

Interesting Things with JC #301: "Lifting a House”. The size and weight of a house are significant factors that will impact the project cost. On average raising a house is between $10,000 to $40,000, and it takes 4 - 8 weeks on average.

Interesting Things with JC #300: On Friday June 11th, 2021, a commercial Lobster Diver was swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Massachusetts, and lived to tell the story!

Interesting Things with JC #299: "Juliana and the Blue Cross" - A Great Dane saved her family from imminent death in WW2, earning her the prestigious Blue Cross medal.

Interesting Things with JC #298 "Ceiling Fan Direction" should be changed in the summer and winter to give you more comfort and spend less on your heating and cooling needs!

Interesting Things with JC #297: "Fork Tines" - The different number of tines in the forks can be attributed to a change in habits and customs at the table.

Interesting Things with JC #295 "D-Day" - June 6th, 1944. Allied forces launched a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. The D in D-Day doesn t actually stand for anything, officially.

Interesting Things with JC #294: "Pentecost" is a Greek word meaning "50th day" and it's an important religious holiday celebrated by both Jewish and Christian people alike.

Interesting Things with JC #293: "Heavy Cream" - also known as heavy whipping cream, doesn't come from fat cows. It's the thick part of the milk that rises to the top, if it hasn't been homogenized, due to its high fat content.

Interesting Things with JC #292 - While the life of the real snow white "Margarete Von Waldeck" appears to be a derivative of the fairy tale, facts remain between stories!

Interesting Things with JC #291: "Budapest" known as the city of diversity and as the city of a thousand baths. This beautiful Capitol has a rich history officially dating back to 896. Let's visit Budapest together!

Interesting Things with JC #290: "Zhengzhou, China" is the capital of Henan Province, and is called the Green City for the vast number of trees here years ago. From Mount Song to the Shaolin Temples, Yellow River Scenic Area to the Henan Museum, and more! Take a journey with me to this historic land.

Interesting Things with JC #289 "JP-8" is a kerosene based jet fuel that contains additives to improve its properties for military use, with the exception of aircraft on naval carriers where JP-5 is required.

Interesting Things with JC #286: "Roeselare" is a Belgian city in the Flemish province of West Flanders. From the legendary Rodenbach brewery, to the amazing Leie Canal, the inspiration and creativity found here has influenced legendary artists for centuries. To include modern experimental artists like Vaafs Liquid Art!

Interesting Things with JC #284: "Pineapples” - Historians believe that the pineapple originated in Brazil and South America. It was later imported to Europe. Originally, "pineapple" was a name used for pinecones, but a pineapple is not an apple or a pine cone, it is actually a berry! From European fascination to global export dominance, let's dig into this amazing wonder!

Interesting Things with JC #282: "Yogurt" consumed as food dates back to 10,000 BC. Food historians believe that yogurt was accidentally discovered by storing milk in warm climates. Let's discuss the long history of yogurt, briefly!

Interesting Things with JC #279: "DVORAK" was the first Bohemian composer to achieve worldwide recognition, for turning folk material into 19th-century Romantic music. He is best known for his Symphony number 9 in E minor from the “New World". This orchestral arrangement was a milestone in the validation of American “New World” music and an premier example of classical composition.

Interesting Things with JC #278: "Curry" is many things: a cuisine, a dish, a sauce, a spice blend, and a link to cultures around the world. Its flavor varies from country to country. Let's learn more!