Podcast Summary

• Myth-busting Johnny Appleseed's business savvy: Capital One Venture X Card offers 2X miles on every purchase and premium travel benefits, turning everyday expenses into travel rewards

  Johnny Appleseed, contrary to popular belief, was not just a nature-loving wanderer, but a savvy businessman who planted apple trees for profit. This myth-debunking discussion brings us to the Capital One Venture X Card, which also offers more than meets the eye. With unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, cardholders can turn everyday expenses into travel rewards. Plus, premium travel benefits like airport lounge access and a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel add significant value. So, just as Johnny Appleseed saw potential in planting apple trees, Capital One Venture X Card users can unlock the rewards of their everyday spending.

• Business success without causing harm: Building on existing success through kindness and proven methods can lead to fruitful results

  Business success does not require ruthlessness or causing harm to others. The man discussed in the text was known for his kind and forgiving nature, never reminding debtors of their obligations. He believed in letting the good Lord handle debt collection, and respected people's dignity, even if it meant foregoing payment. This approach to business, surprisingly, did not hinder his own success, as he lived a comfortable life despite his simple means. Meanwhile, the story of apples illustrates the importance of grafting for cultivating desirable fruit. Just like the man's business philosophy, grafting ensures a more reliable and consistent outcome than starting from scratch with seeds. In both cases, taking a proven approach and building on existing success can lead to fruitful results.

• Johnny Appleseed's Unconventional Apple Planting Method: Johnny Appleseed, a member of the Swedenborgian church, planted sour apples from seeds instead of grafting due to religious beliefs, providing an alternative source of apples.

  Apples grown from seeds, which were commonly referred to as "spitters," were much sourer than the apples we know today. This was a fact noted in a Smithsonian article and by Henry David Thoreau, who described them as being so sour that they could even make a squirrel's teeth ache. Contrary to popular belief, it was Johnny Appleseed who planted these sour apples from seeds rather than by grafting. His reason for doing so was based on his membership in the Swedenborgian church, which believed that plants could feel and therefore grafting was considered cruel. During spring break, families can ensure their children's social media interactions remain positive by using Zigazoo, a kid-safe social media network. It allows children to create videos, enter contests, and engage with friends without commenting, text messaging, or exposure to bots, trolls, or AI. The focus is on fun and safety.

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• Johnny Appleseed: More Than Just a Land Speculator: Johnny Appleseed was a pioneer who saw business opportunities in settling and improving land before masses arrived, planting apple orchards and establishing nurseries, and acted as a bridge between settlers and Native Americans.

  John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, was not just a simple land speculator. He saw the business opportunity of settling and improving the land before the influx of settlers and turned it into a profitable business by planting apple orchards and establishing nurseries. He was a pioneer in this sense, becoming the first to claim and develop land in areas like Ohio and Pennsylvania. Moreover, he served as a bridge between the incoming settlers and Native Americans, learning their languages and advocating for both parties. This multifaceted role made him an influential figure in the early American frontier.

• Apples in early America were mostly grown from seed and used for hard cider: During the frontier days in America, apples were primarily grown from seed, leading to sour apples used for hard cider production instead of eating. Cider was a common drink due to water concerns and people consumed a bottle's worth daily.

  During the frontier days in America, apples were primarily grown from seed rather than grafted, resulting in sour apples that were often used to make hard cider instead of being eaten. Cider was a staple drink during this time due to concerns over water quality, and it was common for people to consume close to a bottle's worth every day. Apples were more likely to be turned into hard cider than eaten, as most were sour and better suited for fermentation. The practice continued until prohibition when the federal government began cutting down apple trees to prevent cider production.

• Appreciating the rich history of hard cider: Hard cider has evolved from a sweet and juicy drink to a more beer-like beverage, with a rich history dating back to Johnny Appleseed's orchards before prohibition.

  Hard cider has come a long way since its initial sweet and juicy beginnings, often compared to Zima in the past. It is now much closer to the traditional version, which has a slight sweetness but is more beer-like in taste. A notable figure in the apple industry is Johnny Appleseed, a friend to Native Americans and European settlers, who is believed to have planted a 175-year-old tree on a farm in Nova, Ohio, which is the last remaining tree he is known to have planted before prohibition led to the destruction of most of his orchards. So, next time you enjoy a hard cider, take a moment to appreciate its rich history. And if you have any thoughts or questions, feel free to email us at Stuff Podcast at howstuffworks.com.