A Short Story Podcast Series
Interesting Things with JC
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Episodes vary in duration from 30 seconds to 8 minutes.
All episodes are royalty-free except for #509.
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943: "Screwpile Lighthouse"
Interesting Things with JC #943: "Screwpile Lighthouse" - Explore how Alexander Mitchell's innovative Screwpile Lighthouse transformed maritime safety, paving the way for safer navigation. Mitchell's invention revolutionized the seascape! This episode was inspired by “Coast Guard Dave.”
696: "From Flames to Fame: The Captivating Evolution of Gas Grills"
Interesting Things with JC #695: "From Flames to Fame: The Captivating Evolution of Gas Grills" - Unveiling the Fascinating History of Gas Grills! Discover the journey from the pioneering invention by the Chicago Combustion Corporation to the popularity of gas grills today. Explore famous brands, types, safety tips, and common foods cooked on these versatile grilling wonders.
630: "Dr. Lonnie Johnson and the Birth of the Super Soaker"
Interesting Things with JC #630: "Dr. Lonnie Johnson and the Birth of the Super Soaker" - Check out the incredible story of Dr. Lonnie Johnson, the brilliant inventor and NASA Scientist who created the beloved Super Soaker!
311: "Self Closing Drawer Slides"
Interesting Things with JC #311: "Self Closing Drawer Slides" include a stationary housing, a slider, and a latch. While the housing is coupled to a cabinet or drawer, dampers are used to slow the movement of the drawer, while engaging a latch towards closure.
304: "Sunglasses"
Interesting Things with JC #304 "Sunglasses" - Take an interesting trip with me through the centuries and uncover the origin story of these pop culture main stays.
226: "Hedy Lamarr"
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.
For more information on this and other amazing stories, please visit - https://www.womenshistory.org
202 - Interesting Things: George Nissen and The Trampoline
March 6, 1945, George Nissen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received a patent for the first modern trampoline. He sold so many trampolines to the military, to help pilots experience weightlessness, that he had to postpone his enlistment in World War II to fulfill the orders. Interestingly, trampoline only became an Olympic sport during the 2000 Sydney Olympics.