Interesting Things with JC #1170: "Blood Minerals - The Hidden Cost of Progress" - Every smartphone and laptop connects to more than the internet—it connects to a hidden cost. Explore how essential minerals power technology but fuel conflict and exploitation.

Interesting Things with JC #983: "Go" - Explore the ancient and strategic game of Go, believed to be over 2,500 years old, with roots in Chinese culture. Delve into its rich history and enduring appeal as players strive to outmaneuver each other on the board.

Interesting Things with JC #957: "National Poultry Day" - Explore the global significance of poultry farming and join the celebration of our feathered friends.

Interesting Things with JC #883: 'The 12th Day of Christmas' - Explore the significance of 12 drummers as they connect various historical periods, from ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia to medieval Europe. This narrative delves into the profound symbolic and cultural roles of drumming across time, uniting faith, history, and tradition in a rhythmic journey.

Interesting Things with JC #667: "Tiananmen Square" - The Tiananmen Square Massacre occurred in Beijing, China, when the government used military force to suppress pro-democracy protests. The event became a symbol of government repression and the struggle for democracy. #TiananmenSquare #Massacre #GovernmentRepression #ProDemocracy

Interesting Things with JC #567: “The Mysterious Illness of Havana and Guangzhou” - Unexplained symptoms, strange sounds, and a possible new cold war? Join us as we explore the mysterious illnesses that affected American diplomats in Havana and Guangzhou.

Interesting Things with JC #489: "Fortune Cookies" - the fortune cookie is technically not from China!

Interesting Things with JC #475: "2 New Minerals Discovered in Meteorite" - The minerals were discovered within a slice of the ninth-largest meteorite ever discovered, the El Ali meteorite, which crashed in Somalia in 2020.

Ref - https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2022/11/new-minerals-discovered-in-massive-meteorite-may-reveal-clues-to-asteroid-formation.html

Interesting Things with JC #461: "Where Traditional Kampo Medicines of Japan Came From" - Researchers from Japan and China, led by Professor Toshihiko Matsuo of Okayama University's Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, conducted a thorough review of available Chinese, Japanese, and English literature in order to shed light on a long-standing mystery.

Interesting Things with JC #322: "Fireworks" - The moment when fireworks were discovered is unclear though. One set of sources claims that they were discovered 2000 years ago, while another dates the discovery to the Song dynasty's ninth century (960-1279). Lets dig into how fireworks work, their history, and learn about the largest firework ever!

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.

Interesting Things with JC #290: "Zhengzhou, China" is the capital of Henan Province, and is called the Green City for the vast number of trees here years ago. From Mount Song to the Shaolin Temples, Yellow River Scenic Area to the Henan Museum, and more! Take a journey with me to this historic land.

As the Olympic games draw to a close, let's look at some of the more interesting things about the city of Beijing. It is China’s second-most populous city after Shanghai, estimated at 20.4 million people. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. The first city erected on the spot, Jicheng, was founded in 1045 BC and was the capital of the Ji Kingdom.

An adult Giant Panda can grow as tall as five feet and they can weigh as much as 350 pounds. They can also consume 45 pounds of bamboo shoots in one day. Let's talk Pandas and discover more interesting things!