1639: "Eberhard Rees"

1639: "Eberhard Rees"

Author: JC May 1, 2026 Duration: 4:49
Interesting Things with JC #1639: "Eberhard Rees" – Eberhard Rees is checking welds, tolerances, tests, and manufacturing flaws while von Braun sells the Moon rocket vision; the public sees Saturn V, but Rees stays with the weak part, the bad process, and the factory-floor mistake that could destroy the mission.

Curiosity often leads us down the most rewarding paths, and that's the spirit behind Interesting Things with JC. Each episode is a compact dive into a story that makes you pause and think, hosted by JC. You'll find a mix here: forgotten chapters from our past that explain the present, nuanced looks at cultural shifts happening now, and those remarkable tales that simply never got the spotlight they deserved. This isn't a dry lecture but a conversation about the threads connecting history, society, and our everyday lives. The focus is on depth over breadth, making each installment of this podcast a self-contained exploration. Whether it's an obscure historical event with surprising modern echoes or a fresh perspective on a current topic, the aim is to feed that curiosity with something substantive. Tune in for a thoughtfully researched and engagingly presented look at the world's fascinating corners.
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1534: "The Henry Plant Museum" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:00
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Duration: 2:25
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1531: "People Who Lie Without Knowing They’re Lying" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:53
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1530: "What Is Boom Bap?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:23
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1529: "Platypus" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:48
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1528: "Metacognition" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00
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1527: "The Golden Child" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:07
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1526: "Radio Swan" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:57
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