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Interesting Things with JC

Interesting Things with JC is a new podcast mini series, with highlight on some of the more interesting historical stories, current events as well as under-told stories.

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1258: "The History of Peeps!"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/04/20

Interesting Things with JC #1258: "The History of Peeps!" – They’re soft, sweet, and seemingly simple, but beneath the sugar lies a story of postwar innovation, seasonal tradition, and quiet cultural dominance.

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00:05:03

1257: "Easter Lily"

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2025/04/19

Interesting Things with JC #1257: "Easter Lily" – It didn’t begin in scripture. It began on a volcanic island, thousands of miles from any altar. A flower of timing, trade, and quiet trust—just when it's needed most.

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00:04:56

1251: "The Gene That Won’t Let Go"

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2025/04/13

Interesting Things with JC #1251: "The Gene That Won’t Let Go" – What happens when nature stops choosing and we start writing the rules? A gene that refuses to vanish may reshape every wild thing we know.

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00:06:30

1250: "Great Loop Boating"

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2025/04/12

Interesting Things with JC #1250: "Great Loop Boating" – It’s not a race, it’s a rhythm. Across 7,500 miles of rivers, canals, and coastlines, the Great Loop offers a journey where tide, patience, and memory steer the way.

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00:05:55

1247: "The Mathematics Behind Music Theory"

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2025/04/09

Interesting Things with JC #1247: "The Mathematics Behind Music Theory" – Before notes had names or music had rules, harmony was already written in numbers. Explore how math shaped every sound you’ve ever heard, and why it still does.

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00:04:39

1240: “Opossum vs Possum”

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2025/04/02

Interesting Things with JC #1240: “Opossum vs Possum” – A silent "o" hides a massive biological and cultural divide. From death-fainting opossums in North America to the tree-hugging possums of Australia, this episode breaks down the myth, the history, and the science behind these marsupials.

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00:03:44

1239: “The Manitou Springs Incline”

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2025/04/01

Interesting Things with JC #1239: “The Manitou Springs Incline” — Once a cog railway, now a near-vertical climb of 2,744 steps. It's not just a hike. It's a test.

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00:04:28

1238: "The Calendar That Made Fools"

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2025/03/31

Interesting Things with JC #1238: "The Calendar That Made Fools" – In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII dropped 10 days, rewrote leap year rules, and declared January 1st the new start of the year. But not everyone complied. The pranksters came next, and the fools followed.

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00:04:18

1237: "Cryo-Electron Microscopy"

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2025/03/30

Interesting Things with JC #1237: "Cryo-Electron Microscopy" – Discover the breakthrough that allows scientists to image molecules as they truly are hydrated, moving, and intact. By freezing samples at -150°C and using electrons instead of light, cryo-EM delivers near-atomic resolution that’s transforming medicine and molecular biology.

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00:06:23

1233: "Notification Hijacking – How Hackers Take Over...

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2025/03/26

Interesting Things with JC #1233: "Notification Hijacking – How Hackers Take Over Your Phone and Accounts" - You trust your phone. You trust your alerts. But what if one message, one vibration, wasn’t what it seemed? This episode exposes a chilling method hackers use to silently bypass your defenses and take over everything. You won’t see it coming.

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00:02:56

1232: "What is Geographic Tongue?"

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2025/03/25

Interesting Things with JC #1232: "What is Geographic Tongue?" – This episode explores the unusual condition known as geographic tongue, a benign but bizarre pattern of red patches and white borders that shift across the tongue's surface. Discover who it affects, what causes it, and why it's not something to fear.

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00:04:29

1231: "The Boeing F-47"

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2025/03/24

Interesting Things with JC, Episode #1231: "The Boeing F-47" – It’s official: Boeing beat Lockheed to build America’s next-gen stealth jet. The F-47 is the Air Force’s first sixth-gen fighter. Fusing AI, hypersonic strike, and drone warfare. It’s not just a plane. It’s a warning shot to the world.

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00:05:46

1219: "The Law of Assumption"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/03/12

Interesting Things with JC #1219: "The Law of Assumption" - Neville Goddard claimed it does. But is it psychology or wishful thinking? Explore how assumptions influence outcomes.

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00:04:14

1218: "5000 Year Battery"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/03/11

Interesting Things with JC #1218: "5000 Year Battery" - A battery that lasts for millennia without ever needing a recharge sounds impossible but the nuclear diamond battery could make it a reality. Using carbon-14 from nuclear waste encased in diamond this technology could revolutionize energy storage for medical implants satellites and remote sensors.

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00:04:06

1217: "ADHD A Hunters Edge or Desk Job Disorder?"

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2025/03/10

Interesting Things with JC #1217: "ADHD A Hunters Edge or Desk Job Disorder?" - Once an asset for survival ADHD traits helped early humans stay alert and adaptable But in today's rigid world they are seen as a disorder Is ADHD really a flaw or just an evolutionary mismatch.

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00:02:02

1213: "How Do Escalators Work?"

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2025/03/06

Interesting Things with JC #1213: "How Do Escalators Work?" - Escalators are more than moving staircases. They use a continuous loop of gears chains and rollers to transport thousands safely every hour. Learn how they work and what keeps them running.

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00:03:03

1198: "IWO JIMA"

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2025/02/19

Interesting Things with JC #1198: "IWO JIMA" – The brutal battle for 8 square miles of volcanic rock forged legends. 70,000 U.S. Marines met hell—21,000 Japanese defenders refused surrender. 27 Medals of Honor for bravery—the most in any battle in U.S. history. Valor, sacrifice, and the flag atop Mount Suribachi became immortal.

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00:05:33

1197: "The 133rd Seabees – Built on Sacrifice,...

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2025/02/18

Interesting Things with JC #1197: "The 133rd Seabees – Built on Sacrifice, Deserving of Honor" – Seabees of the 133rd were memorialized by their shipmates through the dedication of a chapel on Iwo Jima. They gave their lives in service and never came home. Their names are engraved on the chapel’s plaque, but their unit was not included in the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to those they fought beside. This episode reflects on their sacrifice and asks that their service be fully

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00:04:44

1196: "Skara Brae"

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2025/02/17

Interesting Things with JC #1196: "Skara Brae" – A deadly storm in 1850 ripped the land open—and revealed a Neolithic village older than Stonehenge. Skara Brae’s stone homes, beds, and even toilets lay untouched for 5,000 years. But the same sea that unearthed it now threatens to wipe it away forever.

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00:03:35

1195: "Pineapple Cucumber Salad"

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2025/02/16

Interesting Things with JC #1195: "Pineapple Cucumber Salad" – Crisp cucumber and juicy pineapple combine with a tangy dressing for a salad bursting with flavor. Fast, fresh, and perfect for any table—discover the taste sensation.

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