Interesting Things with JC #610: "Trans-Siberian Railway" - The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world, spanning 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok. It was built between 1891 and 1916, and its construction required the labor of tens of thousands of workers, many of whom were prisoners. Today, the Trans-Siberian Railway is a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of Russia's diverse landscapes and cultures.

Interesting Things with JC #589: "Crimea" - Discover the cultural and historical significance of Crimea, from ancient Greek origins to the Tatar population. A fascinating region with a complex past and present. Crimea is a peninsula in the Black Sea with a complex history and cultural significance. It was part of various empires throughout history, including the Greeks, Romans, and Ottoman Turks.

Interesting Things with JC #319: "The Tunguska Event" - June 30th 1908, a mysterious blast shook the eastern part of Siberia. The impact devastated an estimated 80 million trees in a radial pattern from the blast zone, generating energy equivalent to nearly 185 Hiroshima bombs.

Interesting Things with JC #254: "Arctic Circle Daylight". In summertime, the sun is always above the horizon at the North Pole, circling the Pole once every day. It is highest in the sky at the Summer Solstice, after which, the sun starts to sink towards the horizon, until it falls below the horizon, at the Fall Equinox.