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 #379: "Our Tongue" is the only muscle in the human body that works independently of the skeleton. It is referred to as a muscular hydrostat.

Interesting Things with JC #378: "Octopus Arm Brains?" - Each of the octopus's arms contains a small cluster of nerve cells, giving the creature eight mini-brains in addition to a larger central brain.

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 #376: "Burrowing Owl" - They are among the tiniest owl species. They are quite active throughout the day, unlike most owls, and nest in underground tunnels.

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.

Interesting Things with JC 371: "The Zephyr UAV" is a stratospheric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to fly ultra-long endurance missions while also serving as a solar-powered observation and communication platform.

Interesting Things with JC #370: "Indonesia Independence Day" is a national holiday that commemorates the proclamation of Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945. The government declared it a national holiday in 1946.

Interesting Things with JC #369: “369: "If you only understood the beauty of the numbers 3, 6, and 9, you would own the secret to the cosmos.” - Nikola Tesla.

Interesting Things with JC #368: "Elvis Presley" was 42 years old when he passed on August 16th 1977.