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 #394: “Accession Council” is an incredibly important meeting. The monarch is the head of state, the head of the judiciary, the head of the church, and the head of the commonwealth. This gives them enormous power, elevating the significance of their meeting actions.

Interesting Things with JC #393: "Succession Modernization" - As England transitioned to a democratic form of government, specifically a constitutional monarchy, its leaders made the decision to formalize power succession. Let’s review the history of Royal succession, the 1689 Bill of Rights, the 1701 Act of Settlement, and the Succession to the Crown Act of 2013.

Interesting Things with JC #392: "Mary Toft and her Baby Rabbits" - in 1726, a 25-year-old Englishwoman from Godalming, Surrey, gave birth to something that shocked all of England...again...and again.

This historical account may disturb some listeners.

Interesting Things with JC #391: "The Pro Football Hall of Fame," which honors the people and events that shaped the history of professional football, was established on September 7, 1963, in Canton, Ohio.

Interesting Things with JC #389: "Queen Mary's Dolls' House" is the world's most exquisite and well-known dolls' house.

Interesting Things with JC #388: "St Dunstan in the East" - Tourists aren't that familiar with the 1000-year-old ruin, which is just a short distance from the Tower of London.

Interesting Things with JC #387: "The Longest Field Goal" - In a 1976 matchup between Abilene Christian University and East Texas State University, which is now Texas A&M, Swedish college kicker Ove Johansson established the record for the longest field goal in football history at 69 yards.

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 #383: "Second Battle of Manassas"— On August 30, 1862, the battle, also known as Bull Run, brought an extensive campaign in northern Virginia to an end.

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

Interesting Things with JC #375: “First Day of University” - Did you know that 775,000 male students enroll in college each year... While 1,575,000 female students enroll each year on average?!

Interesting Things with JC #374: "Mona Lisa Stolen" - The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre on August 21st, 1911 and was missing for years! Even though she was returned, is it the original?

Interesting Things with JC #373: "Watkins Glen" - Located at the southern extremity of Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region, has much more to offer than its nearly 75-year racing heritage.

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.