A Short Story Podcast Series
Interesting Things with JC
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548: "Copernicium"
Interesting Things with JC #548: "Copernicium" - Discover the fascinating story of Copernicium, the radioactive element synthesized in a lab by Victor Ninov and Sigurd Hoffmann. Uncover its unique properties & journey from discovery to periodic table inclusion.
547: "The NASDAQ"
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.
536: "Basenji Don't Bark"
Interesting Things with JC #536: "Basenji Don't Bark" - They're a dog breed known for its unique yodel-like vocalization and playful nature.
528: "Antarctic Meteorite"
Interesting Things with JC #528: "Antarctic Meteorite" - International scientists discover 5 meteorites, including one weighing 16.7 pounds, in Antarctica using satellite imagery.
Ref - https://actus.ulb.be/fr/actus/recherche/mission-en-antarctique-decouverte-dune-meteorite-de-7-6-kg
527: "Debt Ceiling"
Interesting Things with JC #527: "Debt Ceiling" - In the United States this is a pretty big current event. What exactly is the Debt Ceiling though? Let's find out!
526: "Bending Light with Air"
Interesting Things with JC #526: "Bending Light with Air" - The greater the density of the medium, the more light is bent!
523: "Veal Parmigiana"
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!
521: "Folsom Prison Blues"
Interesting Things with JC #521: "Folsom Prison Blues" - Johnny Cash records a live album inside Folsom State Prison in 1968, becomes a country music legend, and sheds light on prison realities.
510: "Smell and Dreams - A Mysterious Link"
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.
507: "New Year's Danish Plate Smashing"
Interesting Things with JC #507: "New Year's Danish Plate Smashing" - The tradition of plate-smashing on New Year's Eve is a popular and beloved custom in Denmark, where people throw unwanted plates and dishes at the front doors of friends and family for good luck. The tradition is believed to have originated in the 19th century as a way to let go of old grudges and start the new year with a clean slate, and has evolved from an older tradition of ringing bells on New Year's Eve to ward off evil spirits.
501: "Candy Canes"
Interesting Things with JC #501: "Candy Canes" - The candy cane was created in the 17th century in Germany and popularized in the early 1900s with added red stripes.