1787: "Does Apple Cider Turn Into Alcohol?!

1787: "Does Apple Cider Turn Into Alcohol?!

Author: JC September 26, 2026 Duration: 2:50
Interesting Things with JC #1787: "Does Apple Cider Turn Into Alcohol?!" – Fresh apple cider starts bubbling. The sweetness drops. Alcohol is forming, and the process may not stop there.

You're about to hear stories that often slip through the cracks of mainstream conversation. Interesting Things with JC is a compact series where host JC digs into the past and present, finding connections and narratives that are frequently overlooked. Each episode feels like a focused exploration, whether it's a curious historical footnote, a fresh perspective on a current event, or a cultural phenomenon that deserves a closer look. The tone is conversational and inquisitive, driven by a genuine fascination with the subject matter rather than a dry lecture. This podcast sits comfortably at the intersection of history, culture, and society, making complex topics accessible without oversimplifying them. You'll find yourself reconsidering what you thought you knew, as JC guides you through these meticulously researched tales. It’s for anyone with a lingering curiosity about how the world works and where its many strange, compelling stories originate. The result is a consistently engaging listen that proves the most interesting things are often hidden in plain sight, just waiting for someone to point them out. Tune in for a thoughtful break from the noise, filled with substance and unexpected details.
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1776: "Ellen Langer - Counterclockwise" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59
Interesting Things with JC #1776: "Ellen Langer - Counterclockwise" – In 1979, elderly men entered a retreat rebuilt as 1959 and were told to live as though twenty years had disappeared. Days later, researchers measured…
1775: "The Signal Einstein Thought We Might Never Hear" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:53
Interesting Things with JC #1775: "The Signal Einstein Thought We Might Never Hear" – Two LIGO detectors register the same gravitational-wave signal seven milliseconds apart as two black holes merge 1.3 billion light-yea…
1774: "Uncle Sam Day" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:41
Interesting Things with JC #1774: "Uncle Sam Day" – Samuel Wilson is supplying beef to American troops in barrels marked “U.S.” when people begin connecting the initials with the Troy businessman they call Uncle Sam. The…
1773: "The Clock Behind Instant Replay" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:51
Interesting Things with JC #1773: "The Clock Behind Instant Replay" – Two instant-replay feeds showing the same moment can reach officials milliseconds apart. Every step through processing, switching, transmission, encod…
1772: "Staten Island Remembers" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:38
Interesting Things with JC #1772: "Staten Island Remembers" – At Staten Island’s Postcards memorial, 274 individual plaques face across New York Harbor toward the place where the Twin Towers once stood. Many families rep…
1771: "Debut of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:28
Interesting Things with JC #1771: "Debut of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - The original Fresh Prince theme was much longer. In the video for the opening, Will packed and then flew first class, landed in LA and met his ri…
1770: "When a Parasite Rewires Behavior to Spread Itself" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
Interesting Things with JC #1770: "When a Parasite Rewires Behavior to Spread Itself" – Infected Texas field crickets were sterile or producing barely moving sperm, but they kept mating, and infected males courted female…
1769: "Football Brain Injury Cover Up" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:28
Interesting Things with JC #1769: "Football Brain Injury Cover Up" – Dr. Bennet Omalu found CTE in Mike Webster’s brain, and the NFL’s concussion committee challenged the published finding and called for its retraction.…
1768: "The Science of Jealousy" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54
Interesting Things with JC #1768: "The Science of Jealousy" – Jealousy can fire before there is proof: attention shifts, suspicion locks in, and the brain starts tracking details and possible rivals. The threat may not b…
1767: "The Spider-Man of Paris" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16
Interesting Things with JC #1767: "The Spider-Man of Paris" – A four-year-old boy hangs from a fourth-floor balcony in Paris. Mamoudou Gassama climbs the building with his bare hands and reaches him in about 30 seconds.