Interesting Things with JC #1026: "The Halcon Road Washout of 2019" - Explore how the 2019 washout of Halcon Road in San Luis Obispo County affected the local community and the efforts to rebuild. This story was inspired by "Buck Dashe"

Interesting Things with JC #799: "Lillie Langtry" - Explore the fascinating life of actress Lillie Langtry, who rose to fame in the Victorian era and became the mistress of King Edward VII, leaving a mark on British society. From her theatrical success to her scandalous love affair, Langtry's story is one of intrigue and allure.

Interesting Things with JC #796: "10:10" - Ever wondered why watches always show 10:10 in ads? It's a fascinating tale of aesthetics and history. Discover the secret of 10:10 and the meaning behind this unique advertising choice.

Interesting Things with JC #784: "You've got a Long Row to Hoe" - Explore the origin of this enduring phrase that underscores the importance of hard work, character development, and the virtues of perseverance.

A very special "thank you" to Paige King Johnson for inspiring today's episode!

Ref - https://linktr.ee/paigekingjohnson

Interesting Things with JC #693: "Harmful Algae Blooms" - Learn about harmful algal blooms and their impact on our waters, health, and environment. Discover how these excessive algae growths can harm aquatic life, contaminate drinking water, and why it's important to avoid contact with them.

Interesting Things with JC #689: "Inner Peace" - Discover the undeniable truth that lasting happiness is rooted in inner peace, not material possessions. Unlock the secrets to genuine contentment and learn how to cultivate inner harmony in a world consumed by material pursuits, as revealed in this insightful account of life advice.

Interesting Things with JC #608: "Sargassum" - Discover the wonders of Sargassum, the giant seaweed of the Atlantic Ocean, but also learn about its threat to marine life and coastal communities.

Interesting Things with JC #528: "Antarctic Meteorite" - International scientists discover 5 meteorites, including one weighing 16.7 pounds, in Antarctica using satellite imagery.

Ref - https://actus.ulb.be/fr/actus/recherche/mission-en-antarctique-decouverte-dune-meteorite-de-7-6-kg

Interesting Things with JC #469: "I-35 Little Czech Bakery" - They sell fresh Czech pastries, coffee, travel pillows, and tamales, and is a typical Texas rest stop too. A poster in the store says that each week, the Czech Stop bakes with more than 1,200 pounds of cream cheese, 9,000 pounds of flour, 750 gallons of milk, 2,400 pounds of butter, 1,300 pounds of sausage, 2,100 dozen eggs, and 2,500 pounds of American cheese.

They’re the home of Kolache (pronounced "koh-LAH-chee") and klobasnek (pronounced "klo-BAH-snik") which are Czech pastries that is wildly popular in Texas.

Interesting Things #459: "Crystals That Generate Electricity From Heat" - A new study shows that simple changes to a synthetic copper mineral's composition can give it a complex structure and microstructure, laying the groundwork for properties that could change the way industry generates electricity.

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Interesting Things with JC #456: "Tongue Prints" - Like fingerprints, each person has a unique tongue print. The tongue is an important organ inside the mouth that is well protected from the outside world. It has unique parts that are different for each person, even between identical twins.

Interesting Things with JC #454: "Crocodile Tongue" - A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.

Interesting Things with JC #453: "English - The Language of the Sky" - During international flights, all pilots must introduce themselves in English. Interestingly, all air traffic controllers at foreign airports must be able to speak English with pilots.

Interesting Things with JC #445: “World Record Jack-O-Lantern” - A gardener in Minnesota is turning the biggest pumpkin ever grown in the United States, which weighs 2,560 pounds (1,186 kg), into the biggest jack-o'-lantern ever made.

Interesting Things with JC #443: “The True Story of Hansel and Gretel” is based on real events that happened in the Baltic countries between 1314 and 1322.

Interesting Things with JC #441: "Old Plastic Halloween Masks"—Even if the outrageously gaudy Halloween costumes were uncomfortable, easy to tear, and didn't look like the characters they were supposed to be…it didn't matter.

Interesting Things with JC #439: "The Headless Horseman" - The story of the Headless Horseman starts in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and is based on some real events.