A Short Story Podcast Series
Interesting Things with JC
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Episodes vary in duration from 30 seconds to 8 minutes.
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153 Interesting Things - SnowFlakes
On average it takes about an hour for snow to leave its cloud and finally reach the ground. There are stories of giant snowflakes falling all over the globe, measuring anywhere from two to 15 inches across. (03:45)
152 Interesting Things - Chorizo
Chorizo is made from coarsely chopped pork and fat, with chilli spice, paprika, and garlic. Recipe ingredients might vary a bit. While the basic recipe remains the same, there are literally thousands of varieties across the globe. The legendary Chorizo Iberíco is made from the highly prized meat of Iberian pigs specially farmed in oak forests feasting almost exclusively on acorns!
151 Interesting Things - Sub Zero Football
When it's so cold your shadow freezes to the pavement, it might be a little bit tougher to play a game of football. Did you know that when temperatures drop below 10 degrees F, there is a 52% chance that there will be turnovers? Let's dissect football and the risk of sub zero temperatures!
150 Interesting Things - Hazel Eyes
Hazel is one of the rarest eye colors, Only 5% of people have Hazel Eyes. They're more frequent in people from Brazil, Europe, North Africa and Spain. People with blue eyes make up 8-10% of the world's population, while brown eyes account for 79%. Hazel is actually not a true color by itself!
149 Interesting Things - Juan Pujol Garcia
Juan Pujol Garcia, was a Spanish spy who acted as a double agent loyal to Great Britain against Nazi Germany during World War II, and a key figure in the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.
148 Interesting Things - Brain Coral
The cerebral-looking organisms known as brain corals do not have brains, but they can grow six feet tall and live for up to 1000years. Thank you to tiktok creator and Influencer Marmaid808 for today's topic!
147 Interesting Things - Cold Weather, Tire Pressure, and Nitrogen
For every 10 degrees of temperature drop, tires will drop 1-2 pounds of pressure. Cars typically require a tire pressure of 30 to 35 psi all year. Traditionally, car tires are filled with compressed air made up of 78 percent nitrogen and around 21 percent oxygen, but what about using pure nitrogen?! (3 minute audio)
146 Interesting Things - The Baseball Cap
The baseball cap gives people a way to show appreciation for their favorite sports team, or exemplify their enthusiasm for things they enjoy. With a rich history, this accessory is very popular. Dating back to the 1800s our beloved hats have evolved gently over time. It's even inspired many variations throughout it's rich history.
145 Interesting Things - Rabbit Island
In the country of Japan east of Hiroshima on the island of Okunoshima, Only a 15-minute ferry ride from the mainland, there are a thousand, of not more, extremely happy and friendly wild roaming rabbits.
144 Interesting Things - Dimples
Dimples are associated with beauty, happiness, and good luck. Only 20%-30% of the world’s population has dimples. Although dimples are recognized as a sign of beauty, they are actually a result of a muscle deformity in your face.
143 Interesting Things - Pad Thai
Pad Thai is not only extremely delectable, but it has great historical significance to the history of Thailand. Let's take a look at the history and discuss the flavor of Pad Thai!
142 Interesting Things - January 6th and Babe Ruth
January 6th, it's been called a day that will live in infamy. Some say it's a day that forever changed life as they know it. For others they've been labeled as crazy or radical for thinking there was a curse. Yes ladies and gentlemen, today marks the anniversary of the day that the Red Sox “sold” Babe Ruth to the Yankees.
141 Interesting Things - Twelfth Night
January 5 brings Twelfth Night, marking the end of Christmas merrymaking, and the end of the 12-day winter solstice celebration. Carnival literally begins at the moment that Christmas ends and the celebrations can get quite boisterous…and it all starts with Twelfth Night!
140 Interesting Things - Myanmar
Independence day in Myanmar is a national holiday in on January 4th, it marks the date in 1948 when the Country declared its independence from Britain. Let's check out some more interesting things about Myanmar!
139 Interesting Things - Alaska
On Jan. 3, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a special proclamation admitting the territory of Alaska into the Union as the 49th state. Did you know that Alaska has the lowest population density in the nation at one person per square mile?!
138 Interesting Things - Spicy Foods
People crave the spiciness of food just the same way they crave something sweet or salty, but do any other living beings on earth enjoy the hot stuff?
137 Interesting Things - Bananas Can Not Reproduce
Bananas can't reproduce. Unlike other fruits and vegetables you can purchase at the grocery market, there's no way to propagate a new plant, from this store bought berry.
136 Interesting Things - Betty White
Even though we all loved her from afar like our own family, she didnt have any biological children of her own, despite being married 3 times. Let's discuss some interesting things about Betty White.
135 Interesting Things - New Years Ball Drop
Before we ring in the new year, let's discover some interesting things about the new years eve ball drop. Did you know the Times Square ball wasn't the first to drop? (4 min audio)
134 Interesting Things - Hum while you hold your Nose!
Can you hum While you hold your nose? When you hum, you are actually exhaling, so if both your mouth and your nose are closed, the air can't leave, there's no where for it to go!