Interesting Things with JC #1021: "Faking or Forcing Joy" - Explore the psychological and social effects of faking joy and why it's important to embrace authenticity in your emotions.

In "Happiness," we discuss how daily practices like friendships, self-care, and journaling lead to personal fulfillment and align with core values for increased satisfaction and resilience.

Interesting Things with JC #935: "David Bohm and The Holographic Universe" - Delve into the mind of physicist David Bohm and his groundbreaking theories about reality and interconnectedness. Bohm's exploration challenges conventional notions of physics, intertwining with Eastern philosophy to redefine our understanding of existence.

Interesting Things with JC #828: "Homeless Veterans in the United States" sheds light on the alarming reality of 67,495 veterans facing homelessness, comprising 10.6% of the total homeless population. Veterans, twice as likely to become homeless, grapple with post-service challenges, highlighting the need for comprehensive support.

Interesting Things with JC #710: "Trinity Site" - Delve into the historical significance of the Trinity Site, where the world's first atomic bomb was detonated, shaping the course of history. Explore the remote location, witness the mushroom cloud, and reflect on the birth of the Atomic Age.

Interesting Things with JC #706: "Saharan Dust Storms" - Discover the incredible journey of Saharan dust as it travels thousands of kilometers, impacting air quality worldwide. Learn about the health effects, climate impact, and fascinating facts surrounding these dust storms.

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 #643: "Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad" - Did you know the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 revolutionized transportation and commerce in the US, connecting the East and West coasts for the first time? Built by over 20,000 workers, including Chinese immigrants, it reduced travel time from months to days.

Interesting Things with JC #637: "Cinco de Mayo" is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

It celebrates Mexican culture and heritage with traditional food, music, and dancing, and is a reminder of Mexico's rich history, resilience, and ongoing struggle for independence and freedom.

Interesting Things with JC #547: "The NASDAQ" - Invest in innovation! Discover the story of NASDAQ's 1971 debut as the first computerized stock exchange for fast & efficient trading.

Interesting Things with JC #433: The name "Plains Indian Sign Language" (PISL), also known as "Hand Talk," "Plains Sign Talk," and "First Nation Sign Language," refers to a trading language used by several Plains Nations in what is now central Canada, the central and western United States, and northern Mexico.

Interesting Things with JC #419: The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) began broadcasting on October 5, 1970, when National Educational Television (NET) was renamed PBS.

Interesting things with JC #323: "The Statue of Liberty" - On July 4, 1884, a ceremony in Paris saw the Statue of Liberty given to Levi Morton, the American ambassador to France who would later become vice president. The finished statue, which stood 151 feet 1 inch (46 meters) tall and weighed 225 tons, was delivered to New York City in pieces in 1885. On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the statue, fully assembled on Bedloe's Island in New York harbor.

Interesting Things with JC #321: "Steens Mountain" Wilderness has grown to more than 170,200 acres since it was proclaimed by the US Congress in 2000. The Bureau of Land Management is in charge of overseeing all of this wilderness, which is situated in Oregon. It’s the largest physical feature in the northern part of the Great Basin.

Interesting Things with JC #241: “The Flying Scotsman” - Mr. Alan Pegler brought the "Flying Scotsman" with a train of three British passenger cars, to the United States in 1968, traveling from Coast to Coast as an exhibition to promote global British exports. The details of the trip would forever change Pegler, as the fate of the train was unknown at the time!

Interesting Things with JC #231: "US Strategic Petroleum Reserve” or "SPR" is a U.S. Government complex of four sites with deep underground storage caverns created in salt domes along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts. The SPR was filled to its then 727 million barrel authorized storage capacity on December 27, 2009.

Interesting Things with JC #226: "Hedy Lamarr" is often recognized as an early Hollywood starlet, with film credits such as "Algiers" and "Boom Town." As an inventor, Lamarr made significant contributions to radio and technology and systems. During World War II, she invented a radio-guidance system for torpedoes. The frequency-hopping technology has been used to develop Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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Agent 355 was a female spy who worked directly for George Washington during the American Revolution, and was one of the first spies for the United States. Her real identity is still unknown to this day.

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.