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Interesting Things with JC #054: "On Venus a Day is Longer Than a Year" - Discover the fascinating quirk of Venus, where a single day lasts 243 Earth days and a year lasts only 225 days. This unique rotation and orbit give Venus its mysterious character, making it one of the most intriguing planets in our solar system.
Interesting Things with JC #053: "Octopuses Have Three Hearts" - Explore the fascinating anatomy of octopuses and learn how having three hearts supports their life under the sea.
Interesting Things with JC #052: "The Inventor of Pringles Is Buried in a Pringles Can" - Fred Baur, the inventor of Pringles, was so proud of his invention that he chose to be buried in the Pringles Can.
Interesting Things with JC #051: "Cows Have Best Friends" - Explore the social lives of cows, who form close bonds and experience stress when separated from their friends.
Interesting Things with JC #050: "Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren't" - Dive into the surprising botanical classifications that define what makes a berry.
Interesting Things with JC #049: "The Story Behind Christopher Cross's 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)'" - Discover how Christopher Cross's iconic song "Arthur's Theme" became a defining track of the early '80s, capturing the spirit of the film *Arthur*. This episode explores the collaboration with music legends that led to its Billboard success and Academy Award win, cementing its place in pop culture.
Interesting Things with JC #048: "Sparkling Wine - A Tale of French and English Innovations" - Journey through the effervescent history of sparkling wine, from the legendary cellars of Dom Pérignon to the scientific studies of Christopher Merrett. Unravel the contributions of both French and English pioneers, who each played crucial roles in developing the techniques that give sparkling wine its signature bubbles.
Interesting Things with JC #047: "Eternal Flame Falls" - Venture into the stunning landscape of Chestnut Ridge Park, New York, to experience Eternal Flame Falls, where a unique natural gas seep ignites a flame right behind a flowing waterfall. It's one of the world's most unusual natural wonders.
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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.