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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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1155: "The Scent of Apples Eases Claustrophobia"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/01/07

Interesting Things with JC #1155: "The Scent of Apples Eases Claustrophobia" – Trapped in fear? Unlock the surprising power of apples to bring calm in confined spaces. A quick listen could change how you see anxiety forever.

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00:04:35

1154: "Pronoia"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/01/06

Interesting Things with JC #1154: "Pronoia" - Is the world secretly on your side? Discover the electrifying concept of pronoia and how it might transform your outlook on life.

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00:02:58

1153: "The Law of Large Numbers"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/01/05

Interesting Things with JC #1153: "The Law of Large Numbers" - From Bernoulli’s 17th-century insights to today’s casinos, see how this law reveals order in chaos. This episode was inspired by John C. Dorak.

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00:06:04

1152: "Antikythera Mechanism"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/01/04

Interesting Things with JC #1152: "Antikythera Mechanism" – Hidden for centuries in a shipwreck, this 2,000-year-old device could predict eclipses, track planets, and model the heavens. The Antikythera Mechanism showcases a level of innovation that reshaped our understanding of ancient Greek science.

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00:05:18

1151: "Derinkuyu Turkey"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/01/03

Interesting Things with JC #1151: "Derinkuyu Turkey" – Journey into Cappadocia’s underground city that sheltered 20,000 people. Discover its advanced engineering, hidden networks, and the mystery of why most of it remains unexplored!

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00:04:50

1150: "Second Sleep"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2025/01/02

Interesting Things with JC #1150: "Second Sleep" – What if waking up at night wasn’t insomnia, but a link to an ancient rhythm? Long before electric lights, humanity followed two distinct phases of sleep. Discover how this practice shaped cultures and what science reveals about its benefits today.

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00:02:22

1148: "A Breath Between Seconds - A New Year Story"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/31

Interesting Things with JC #1148: "A Breath Between Seconds - A New Year Story"Celebrate the New Year with a heartfelt story of reflection, hope, and the quiet moments that remind us of life’s infinite possibilities.

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00:03:09

1147: "Nereids and the Corinthian Gulf"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/30

Interesting Things with JC #1147: "Nereids & the Corinthian Gulf" – Explore the fascinating mythology of the Nereids, sea nymphs who guarded the Corinthian Gulf and inspired ancient Greek reverence for the sea.

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00:04:00

1146: "Sassoon Jeans – The Denim Revolution"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/29

Interesting Things with JC #1146: "Sassoon Jeans – The Denim Revolution" – In the late '70s, Sassoon Jeans transformed denim into high fashion, blending luxury with style. Discover the story behind this cultural icon and how it changed fashion forever.

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1145: "The Library of Ashurbanipal - The World's...

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/28

Interesting Things with JC #1145: "The Library of Ashurbanipal: The World's First Repository of Knowledge" - King Ashurbanipal’s library in Nineveh preserved ancient wisdom on clay tablets, from myths to medicine. Discover its story and lasting legacy.

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00:03:20

1144: "The Power Source of Voyager 1"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/27

Interesting Things with JC #1144: "The Power Source of Voyager 1" - Discover how radioisotope thermoelectric generators power Voyager 1’s 50-year mission and interstellar journey.

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00:02:47

1142: "The Wonder of Christmas Morning"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/25

Interesting Things with JC #1142: "The Wonder of Christmas Morning" – There’s nothing like it...the hush of a still house, the glow of lights, the quiet joy in the air. But the true wonder isn’t found beneath the tree...

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00:03:28

1141: "The Christmas Eve Escape of the S.S. Vega"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/24

Interesting Things with JC #1141: "The Christmas Eve Escape of the S.S. Vega" - On Christmas Eve 1944, the S.S. Vega arrived in the Channel Islands, bringing relief after years of German occupation. Discover the powerful story of survival, aid, and hope in the midst of war.

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00:03:29

1140: "Operation Christmas Drop"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/23

Interesting Things with JC #1140: "Operation Christmas Drop" - What began in 1952 as a small act of kindness has become a cherished holiday tradition. Operation Christmas Drop, the world’s longest-running humanitarian airlift, brings essential supplies and festive cheer to remote Pacific islands. Learn how this annual mission exemplifies the true spirit of the season.

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00:06:50

1139: "Captain Santa and the Christmas Tree Ship"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/22

Interesting Things with JC #1139: "Captain Santa and the Christmas Tree Ship" - Captain Herman Schuenemann (Captain Santa) was more than a sailor—he was a holiday hero, braving Lake Michigan to deliver Christmas trees to Chicago families. This episode tells the bittersweet story of his dedication, the tragedy that struck his final voyage, and the legacy of the Christmas Tree Ship that continues to inspire.

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00:04:09

1138: "Shared Existence"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/21

Interesting Things with JC #1138: "Shared Existence" - What does it mean to be truly seen? This episode explores the depth of human connection, vulnerability, and how recognition transforms the way we see ourselves.

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00:04:19

1137: "David Atlee Phillips"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/20

Interesting Things with JC #1137: "David Atlee Phillips" - From Cold War coups to whispered ties with JFK’s assassination, CIA officer David Atlee Phillips’s career is shrouded in intrigue.

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00:04:21

1136: "Everything is Connected"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/19

Interesting Things with JC #1136: "Everything is Connected" - Explore the profound idea that everything in our world is interlinked. Discover how ancient philosophies and modern science align to reveal a universe bound together in surprising ways.

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00:03:54

1132: "Quantum Cryptography"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/15

Interesting Things with JC #1132: "Quantum Cryptography" - Dive into the fascinating world of quantum cryptography, where cutting-edge technology meets quantum mechanics to revolutionize data security. Learn how quantum key distribution (QKD) uses photons to make data virtually unhackable!

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00:03:33

1122: "Discovery of the Great Barrier Reef"

Interesting Things with JC ·

2024/12/05

Interesting Things with JC #1122: "Discovery of the Great Barrier Reef" - In 1770, Captain James Cook and his crew encountered an unseen obstacle beneath the waters of the South Pacific. What could have been a catastrophe revealed the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on Earth!

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