Interesting Things with JC #659: "24hrs of Le Mans" - Rev your engines and join the excitement of the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race! From burning rubber to cheering spectators, experience the ultimate endurance race. Follow the action on #LeMans24 and don't miss a beat.

Interesting Things with JC #644: "IBM Deep Blue defeats Kasparov" - 20+ years ago, IBM's Deep Blue shocked the world by defeating world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a milestone moment for #AI development. Today, we continue to explore the potential impact of intelligent machines on society.

Interesting Things with JC #640: "Patrick Morrow" - On this day in 1986, Patrick Morrow became the first Canadian, and 2nd person in the world, to climb the Seven Summits. His legacy as a mountaineer and photographer continues to inspire today.

Ref - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Everest-Quest-Seven-Summits/dp/0904405532

Interesting Things with JC #638: "The Tradition of Women's Hats at the Kentucky Derby" - Experience the glamour and extravagance of the Kentucky Derby hats! Discover the history and secrets behind the most fashionable headwear in sports.

Interesting Things with JC #636: "Pimlico Race Course" - Uncover the secrets of the legendary Maryland horse racing track that has captivated audiences for over a century with its thrilling races, historic events, and record-breaking performances, now undergoing a transformation to bring a new era of excitement to fans worldwide.

Interesting Things with JC #580: "Jaguar D-Type" - Let's learn about the iconic Jaguar D-Type, a car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times in a row! Its sleek design and impressive speed still make it a fan favorite today!

Interesting Things with JC #552: “The New York Renaissance” (Rens) were founded in Harlem February 13th, 1923. They were the first all-black, fully professional basketball team owned by an African-American. The team was originally known as the Spartan Braves before changing its name to the New York Renaissance and playing their home games at William Roach's Renaissance Ballroom. They would go on to dominate basketball, winning several championships along the way, including the World Championship of Professional Basketball in 1939.

Interesting Things with JC #551: "Half-time Performers Do Not Get Paid" - the Super Bowl halftime show, which started as a marching band performance has evolved into a major musical event, attracting millions of viewers worldwide. Interestingly, the performers are not paid directly!

Interesting Things with JC #533: "Ferrari 208 GT4" - A small V8 engine road car with impressive aerodynamics, sound, and speed.

Interesting Things with JC #514: "53 Skateparks in One Day" Matt Kaleta and his friends from Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada set a world record skating 53 skateparks in one day.

Interesting Things with JC #504: The ".38 Special" was developed in 1898 as an improvement on the .38 Long Colt, and is known for its accuracy, moderate recoil, and superior means of self defense.

Interesting Things with JC #495: "Sled Dog Racing" - Sled dogs are bred and trained for racing, and different breeds are better suited to different racing conditions. Alaskan Huskies, Siberian Huskies, and Samoyeds are among the most popular breeds for sled dog racing.

Interesting Things with JC #481: "Louis vs Walcott - December 5th 1947" - American boxer Joe Louis faced Jersey Joe Walcott in New York City to defend his heavyweight crown.

Ref - https://www.thefightcity.com/joe-louis-vs-jersey-joe-walcott-i/

Interesting Things with JC #416: "Where Do Player Fines Go?" - Have you ever wondered what happens to the fines that National Football League players must pay? Let’s find out where that money goes!

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 #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 #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 #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 #360: "Jimmie's Ladder 11 - Dayton Ohio" dates back to 1892 and was once home to one of Dayton's last horse-drawn firefighting crews, there is a former firehouse that has been converted into a bar and an amazing restaurant. If you stop by make sure to tell Mike and April JC sent you!

Please visit https://www.jladder11.com/ for more information.

Interesting Things with JC #359: "Pickleball" is a hybrid of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton played on a court one-third the size of a tennis court, with the same dimensions as a badminton court and a net 34 inches high in the center. Pickleball is played with a paddle that resembles an oversized ping-pong paddle and a perforated ball that resembles a wiffle ball. Please visit https://usapickleball.org/ for more information!