Interesting Things with JC #711: "Microplastics" - Learn about the tiny plastic particles found in cosmetics, personal care products, and even in our bloodstream. Discover their environmental impact and potential risks to human health.

Interesting Things with JC #626: "The Wonder of Tooth Enamel" - It’s the strongest and most mineral-dense tissue in the human body, playing a vital role in dental health. Its composition and structure are a marvel of evolution, adapting to the pressures of biting, tearing, and chewing.

Interesting Things with JC #597: "Intelligent Goldfish" -  Don't underestimate the intelligence of the humble goldfish! They can learn and retain survival skills for up to 3 months, and even tell time. Their memory span may be longer than you think!

Interesting Things with JC #561: “Incheon” - A City Blending History and Ambitious Plans for the Future. Discover the hidden gems of Incheon, South Korea - from the bustling Chinatown to the serene Songdo Central Park. Immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of this unique destination.

Interesting Things with JC #523: "Veal Parmigiana" a classic Italian-American dish that has its roots in the early 20th century, made by breading and frying veal cutlets, layering them with tomato sauce, mozzarella, & Parmesan cheese!

Interesting Things with JC #510: "Smell & Dreams - A Mysterious Link" - The sense of smell is intimately linked to the brain regions responsible for memory and emotion, such as the amygdala and hippocampus. This link could explain why certain smells can elicit memories and emotions that can then be incorporated into dreams.

Interesting Things with JC #471: "Shrimp Hearts" - Due to the protection offered by the head over the tail, shrimp house their hearts and other vital organs in their head.

Interesting Things with JC #435: "Tummy Rumblies" - Why is your tummy growling after you've just eaten?

Interesting Things with JC #402: "Mofongo" - It's a delectable plantain-based meal from Puerto Rican culinary history. The main ingredients and methods of preparation have roots in a multitude of civilizations, including Spanish, African, and Indigenous Puerto Rican cultures.

Interesting Things with JC #360: "Jimmie's Ladder 11 - Dayton Ohio" dates back to 1892 and was once home to one of Dayton's last horse-drawn firefighting crews, there is a former firehouse that has been converted into a bar and an amazing restaurant. If you stop by make sure to tell Mike and April JC sent you!

Please visit https://www.jladder11.com/ for more information.

Interesting Things with JC #345: "Regrow from Scraps" - Many common vegetables that you grow can re-grow from scraps, which may surprise you. This can be a great money saver, both for starting a new vegetable plot and for continuing your existing food growing efforts.

Interesting Things with JC #297: "Fork Tines" - The different number of tines in the forks can be attributed to a change in habits and customs at the table.

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!

Corn starch is actually a pure gluten-free product invented in the year 1840 by Thomas Kingsford. Corn starch is a white, tasteless, odorless powder. It's used in food processing, papermaking, and the production of industrial adhesives; it is also a component of many cosmetics and oral pharmaceutical products.