Interesting Things with JC #698: "Irony's Embrace - July 4th, 1826" - Delve into the profound tale of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two icons of American history, whose shared destiny converged on July 4th, 1826. Explore the irony that unfolded on this momentous day, as these founding fathers bid farewell.

Interesting Things with JC #570: "The World's Tallest Couple: Anna & Martin" - Discover the fascinating story of Anna Swan, born weighing 16 pounds and grew to 7 feet 11 inches tall. From working at Barnum's museum to finding love in the heart of Martin, and becoming the world's tallest couple, their life together was a true spectacle.

Interesting Things with JC #568: "Mystery of the Circleville Letters" - Uncover the mystery of the Circleville writer, whose letters exposed secrets & led to tragedy in 1970s Ohio. From affairs to murder accusations, the truth of this true crime tale remains a mystery.

Interesting Things with JC #566: "The Enduring Mystery of Antony and Cleopatra's Tomb" - Their final resting place continues as archaeologists discover a tunnel beneath Taposiris Magna Temple. Will it lead to their elusive tomb?

Interesting Things with JC #442: "Salem Witch Trials" - 19 people were hanged to death for the crime of witchcraft, and one was crushed to death by a rock during a shocking and brutal point in American history.

Interesting Things with JC #423: “Diogenes”—He was also referred to as Diogenes of Sinope or Diogenes the Cynic. He was a Greek philosopher who had enormous influence. He was born in Sinope, an Ionian settlement on Anatolia's Black Sea coast, in 412 or 404 BC, and passed away in Corinth in 323 BC.

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

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.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is a tribute one of the greatest artists ever to have lived. The exhibition hall opened June 2, 1973. The historical backdrop of the Van Gogh Museum design is intriguing. The primary structure, planned by Gerrit Rietveld, opened in 1973. Engineer Kisho Kurokawas presentation wing was finished in 1999. It is the most visited Van Gogh museum worldwide.