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Do you really know?
You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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How did broccoli freckles become a beauty trend?
Anyone who uses Tiktok knows that you can stumble across some pretty random stuff on there. I mean, all of us have our own algorithm-tailored For You...
Why do men often wake up with an erection?
A lot of people think that morning erections are triggered by erotic dreams, or a need to pee, but in fact they're a physiological reflex linked to sl...
How does doom spending stop us from saving money?
Members of Gen Z, when you were kids, you might well have had grand plans for your twenties – owning a house, landing a job, getting hitched, and havi...
What is King Charles’ role in the Church of England?
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, her son Prince Charles became King at the age of 73. He inherited the many titles that hi...
How quick is premature ejaculation?
According to the British Association of Urinological Surgeons, somewhere between 20 and 30% of men experience premature ejaculation. But of those men,...
Why is Noah syndrome so dangerous?
April 2024 saw a couple in the south of France handed a one-year suspended sentence, and a ban from having pets, after they were discovered keeping 15...
Could the 6-1 method help you save money on groceries?
As of March 2024, the UK inflation rate stood at 3.2%, well below the record levels that had been seen a year prior. But still the cost of living cris...
Is it really a good idea to exercise on an empty stomach?
You might have heard that working out before eating helps burn more fat. It’s a common claim.
Some say a fasted workout, like heading o...
Where does our phobia of clowns come from?
Clowns are supposed to make you laugh, but often can make you shudder. What is supposed to be a figure of fun is for many the stuff of nightmares. Cou...
Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations?
What do Serena Williams, Beyoncé, Henry Cavill, Ryan Gosling and Nicole Kidman all have in common? Well apart from being famous, they’ve all been the...
Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?
Research by productivity software provider Asana showed that 70% of knowledge workers experienced burnout in 2021. Now we’ve talked about the symptoms...
How can I improve my sense of direction?
Many of us feel completely disoriented at times, and are afraid of getting lost, whether in the middle of the city, in the forest, when travelling or...
How often should you wash your jeans?
It’s a common habit to toss our jeans into the laundry after a single wear, but is that really necessary? Turns out, giving your denim a break from fr...
What are the best holiday destinations?
Everyone has their own expectations when it comes to summer holidays. Regardless, you don't necessarily have to travel far to have a good time. At lea...
Which type of wine is best for your health?
When it comes to health, many people wonder which type of wine can most easily be enjoyed without needing to worry about negative health consequences....
Could assisted dying become legal in the UK?
Assisted dying is the term used to describe the practice of helping a person who is terminally ill or suffering from an incurable condition to end the...
Could custobots do our shopping for us in a few years time?
The subject of today’s episode is a form of technology that’s halfway between artificial intelligence and blockchain. What’s more, American technology...
What are some of the more unusual Royal servants jobs from the past?
You might think that working for the Queen or any other member of the Royal family is a glamorous and prestigious job, but not all positions within th...
How do I know if I'm ready to find love?
Opening oneself up to love sounds pretty simple. And yet, many people say they want it while still protecting themselves without realising. You see, b...
Can chocolate really kill dogs?
Have you ever been terrified of finding your dog munching on an Easter egg or chocolate treat during the holidays? It’s the kind of thing that can tur...
What are the risks of anal sex?
Anal sex has become more and more popular in recent years, and that’s true for young people in particular. In August 2022, The Guardian reported on a...
Why are so many people suffering from AI anxiety?
A Pew Research Center survey from August 2023 found that 52% of respondents were more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, compared with jus...
Is it dangerous to drink too much water?
All our organs contain water, even our bones. In total, more than half of our body is made up of it, or 45 litres for a person weighing 65 kg. The wa...
Why do dogs often look like their owners?
Numerous archaeological findings have suggested that dogs were the first animals to be domesticated by humans over 20,000 years ago. So it’s little su...
What is Buccal Fat Removal?
Buccal fat removal is a type of plastic surgery that involves removing the buccal fat pads from your cheeks. These are rounded pads of fat that are lo...
Why has far-right terrorism increased so much?
In early December 2022, German authorities carried out a sting operation on the neo-Nazi Reichsburger group that was plotting to overthrow the country...
What do you get better at with age?
You might think that ageing is all about decline and deterioration, but that’s not the whole story. In fact, there are many aspects of life that impro...
Why do we keep rewatching the same films and TV shows?
Friends, Harry Potter, The Office, Home Alone, Love Actually… Most of us have that series or that film we’ve seen at least ten times.
An...
Why do our bellies get fatter as we get older?
As the years go by, those extra inches around the abdomen tend to sneak up on us, and that’s especially true once we hit our fifties. One major player...
Are gas cookers dangerous?
Gas cookers are a common feature in many kitchens, often preferred by chefs and home cooks for their precise temperature control but gas cookers emit...
How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start?
Flat Earthers believe that the Earth is not spherical, but rather a flat disc and the Sun and the Moon are also flat discs that circle above the Earth...
What are the most popular and unusual baby names in the UK?
According to the most recent data from the Office for National Statistics. For boys, the top name was Noah, which replaced Oliver from the previous ye...
What is body neutrality?
According to a 2019 online survey conducted by the Mental Health Foundation and YouGov, over a third of UK adults have felt anxious or depressed becau...
What is social loafing, the latest harmful workplace trend?
The landscape of work has been undergoing significant changes in recent years, and in particular since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. From the su...
Does being happy make us less likely to get sick?
“Laughter is the best medicine”, so the old saying goes. But is there actually any truth to that - could we be less likely to get sick if we’re feelin...
What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?
Currently there are many people that just feel they cannot get onto the property ladder, but is buying your own home really the best way to invest you...
How can I save 1000 pounds in a year?
Saving money can be challenging, especially in these uncertain times. But it's not impossible. With some planning, discipline and creativity, you can...
How can I reduce my belly fat?
The infamous little belly bulge located around the abdomen can be a source of self-consciousness for many people. Getting rid of it is often one of th...
Are we less fertile than before?
According to the British Fertility Society, between 9% and 15% of couples will encounter fertility problems, while Fertility Network UK says that “ove...
What is the paradox of choice?
You may have spent twenty minutes scrolling through Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime or YouTube last night… only to end up watching nothing.