Interesting Things with JC #1199: "The Battle of Edinburgh 1547 – The Rough Wooing War" – England’s aggressive campaign to force Scotland into union led to devastation, but it also strengthened Scotland’s ties to France.

Interesting Things with JC #1187: "Who Were the Ancient North Eurasians?" - Nearly 24,000 years ago, a boy near Lake Baikal was buried with mammoth ivory carvings. His DNA reveals a surprising link between Ancient North Eurasians and populations across the Americas, Europe, and South Asia. Explore how their migrations shaped human genetics, languages, and technologies.

Interesting Things with JC #035: "Sorry - More Than Just an Apology in British Culture" - Discover the intricate ways "sorry" is employed in British culture, serving not only as an apology but as a tool for polite, indirect communication. From requesting repetition when something is misunderstood to signaling minor inconveniences or introducing requests, "sorry" is pivotal in smoothing social interactions.

Interesting Things with JC #799: "Lillie Langtry" - Explore the fascinating life of actress Lillie Langtry, who rose to fame in the Victorian era and became the mistress of King Edward VII, leaving a mark on British society. From her theatrical success to her scandalous love affair, Langtry's story is one of intrigue and allure.

Interesting Things with JC #796: "10:10" - Ever wondered why watches always show 10:10 in ads? It's a fascinating tale of aesthetics and history. Discover the secret of 10:10 and the meaning behind this unique advertising choice.

Interesting Things with JC #784: "You've got a Long Row to Hoe" - Explore the origin of this enduring phrase that underscores the importance of hard work, character development, and the virtues of perseverance.

A very special "thank you" to Paige King Johnson for inspiring today's episode!

Ref - https://linktr.ee/paigekingjohnson

Interesting Things with JC #715: "The Chinese Water Deer" - Unveil the captivating tale of this unique animal, its tusks, and wetland lifestyle!

Interesting Things with JC #693: "Harmful Algae Blooms" - Learn about harmful algal blooms and their impact on our waters, health, and environment. Discover how these excessive algae growths can harm aquatic life, contaminate drinking water, and why it's important to avoid contact with them.

Interesting Things with JC #689: "Inner Peace" - Discover the undeniable truth that lasting happiness is rooted in inner peace, not material possessions. Unlock the secrets to genuine contentment and learn how to cultivate inner harmony in a world consumed by material pursuits, as revealed in this insightful account of life advice.

Interesting Things with JC #608: "Sargassum" - Discover the wonders of Sargassum, the giant seaweed of the Atlantic Ocean, but also learn about its threat to marine life and coastal communities.

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

Interesting Things with JC #473: "The House at the Bottom of Gardner Lake" - During the winter of 1895, a family attempted to transport their home across a frozen lake, but it fell beneath the water!

Interesting Things with JC #472: "Black Olives" - Green table olives are made edible by putting them in lye, while black olives turn black by being exposed to air!

Interesting Things with JC #470: "Big Turkey!" - The largest turkey ever measured weighed 86 pounds (39kg) in London on December 12, 1989

Interesting Things with JC #469: "I-35 Little Czech Bakery" - They sell fresh Czech pastries, coffee, travel pillows, and tamales, and is a typical Texas rest stop too. A poster in the store says that each week, the Czech Stop bakes with more than 1,200 pounds of cream cheese, 9,000 pounds of flour, 750 gallons of milk, 2,400 pounds of butter, 1,300 pounds of sausage, 2,100 dozen eggs, and 2,500 pounds of American cheese.

They’re the home of Kolache (pronounced "koh-LAH-chee") and klobasnek (pronounced "klo-BAH-snik") which are Czech pastries that is wildly popular in Texas.

Interesting Things with JC #467: "1940 Houston Municipal Airport Terminal Building" - A sleek art deco masterpiece!

Interesting Things with JC #466: "The "World's Largest Cowboy Boot Sculpture” is 35 feet, three inches tall. It measures 30 feet long, 9 feet wide, and weighs 10,000 pounds and lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Interesting Things with JC #464: "Dog Farts" - All dogs fart. Flatulence is a typical sign of the digestive system processing food, but excessive flatulence may indicate a poor diet or an underlying health concern in your dog.

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 #460: "Scientists Create a Miniature Universe" - A group of physicists utilized a "quantum field simulator" to model an expanding ultracold atom cosmos, in a lab.

Viermann, Celia & Sparn, Marius & Liebster, Nikolas & Hans, Maurus & Kath, Elinor & Parra-López, Álvaro & Tolosa-Simeón, Mireia & Sánchez-Kuntz, Natalia & Haas, Tobias & Strobel, Helmut & Floerchinger, Stefan & Oberthaler, Markus. (2022). Quantum field simulator for dynamics in curved spacetime. Nature. 611. 260-264. 10.1038/s41586-022-05313-9.