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Interesting Things with JC

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832: "Hamburg, Germany"

Interesting Things with JC #832: "Hamburg, Germany" unfolds a rich narrative of maritime grandeur, from the bustling port to the UNESCO Speicherstadt. Discover the city's literary ties, architectural marvels, and a commitment to sustainability, inviting exploration beyond its canals.

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460: "Scientists Create a Miniature Universe"

Interesting Things with JC #460: "Scientists Create a Miniature Universe" - A group of physicists utilized a "quantum field simulator" to model an expanding ultracold atom cosmos, in a lab.

Viermann, Celia & Sparn, Marius & Liebster, Nikolas & Hans, Maurus & Kath, Elinor & Parra-López, Álvaro & Tolosa-Simeón, Mireia & Sánchez-Kuntz, Natalia & Haas, Tobias & Strobel, Helmut & Floerchinger, Stefan & Oberthaler, Markus. (2022). Quantum field simulator for dynamics in curved spacetime. Nature. 611. 260-264. 10.1038/s41586-022-05313-9.

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362: "Rudolph Diesel"

Interesting Things with JC #362: "Rudolph Diesel" - Diesel worked hard to create his engine, not just to improve the fuel efficiency of steam engines but also to allow small businesses to compete with industrial conglomerates. Interestingly, Diesel's death has been treated as a mystery, surrounded by suspicion.

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268: "Neuschwanstein Castle”

Interesting Things with JC #268: "Neuschwanstein Castle” - Schloss Neuschwanstein means "New Swan Castle", it's a long standing wonder and landmark on a rugged hill, rising majestically above the village of Hohenschwangau in the Southwest Bavaria of Germany. Neuschwanstein Castle was built in the 19th century by the desires of Ludwig II of Bavaria. The Castle is tremendous, at approximately 6,039square meters / 65,000 square feet, and is said to have inspired Sleeping Beauty's castle in Disneyland!

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263: "Germanic Stare"

Interesting Things with JC #263: "Germanic Stare Down" - In Germany, intense eye contact is a daily occurrence, but it's very subjective though. Staring could be the result of daydreaming, personal problem solving, admiration, inquisitiveness, and even aggression. In certain cultures staring becomes a form of non verbal communication, which could be just as unique as a dialect!

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209 - Interesting Things: Daylight Savings & William Willet

Countries to the north and south of the tropics, see sunrise much earlier and sunsets much later in summer, than these regions do in winter. On most farms, this isn't a problem. People and animals just shift their habits as the hours of daylight shift. In most cities, the amount of energy used to make artificial light and heat becomes costly, if they don't shift their routines. This is where William Willett, the godfather of Daylight Savings comes in.

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207 - Interesting Things: Restaurant Chiggeri

If you visit the Restaurant Chiggeri in the city of Luxembourg, you can take your pick from more than 2,200 different wines. A professional connoisseur is on-site to guide you with what food is best paired with each wine. The majority of the wines on the menu having been there for more than six months. The wine menu is said to resemble a telephone book!

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116: “The Christmas Tree”

Interesting Things with JC #116: “The Christmas Tree” - Celebrated around the world, this icon of the holiday season days back quite some time. Let's look back at the history of the Christmas tree. Why is it done, where does the tradition come from, how many bugs are on real trees, aluminum trees and more!

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110: “The Magic of Model Trains”

Interesting Things with JC #110: “The Magic of Model Trains” — Journey through the enchanting history of model and toy trains, from their humble beginnings to today’s multi-million dollar displays in Germany. Explore how these intricate creations not only ignite the imagination but also keep the spirit of youth alive into our later years. This episode also delves into the special connection model trains have with the holiday season, capturing their enduring magic and mystique.

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