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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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Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit?
It's back to school! DYRK is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and...
Why do people consider the number seven lucky?
Back in 2015, 10,000 participants at Newcastle University’s Numbers Festival were asked what their favourite number was. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 12.6%...
What's the best way to organise my fridge?
Arranging your fridge isn't just a way to save space. It's primarily about ensuring optimal preservation of food products and thus preventing the prol...
Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better ?
Do you ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers? That you had several hours to complete one or two simple tasks, but you didn't notice the...
What is misogynoir?
You may remember that we discussed the idea of intersectionality in a previous episode of Do You Really Know?. The term describes how characteristics...
Should I walk 10000 steps a day?
Most of us are familiar with the idea that you need to take 10 thousand steps per day to stay healthy but getting to this magic number is not that eas...
Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?
Most people who can afford to go on holiday tend to want to spend their time in glamorous, picturesque locations. But there are actually some people w...
What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?
Ever since social media came along, dating trends have evolved constantly. They tend to reflect changes in society too. In previous episodes of Do You...
What can supermarkets do to reduce food waste?
November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change...
How can I stop smoking?
We all know that the effects of tobacco on the human body are devastating. The World Health Organisation says that it kills more than 8 million people...
Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?
Distractions in the workplace are almost endless, from Slack group notifications to questions from colleagues to the dozen or more tabs you’ve got ope...
What is the windscreen phenomenon?
The windscreen phenomenon is the observation of the gradual disappearance of insects on the planet.
If you regularly use your car for lo...
Could summer shading pose a threat to your relationship ?
Summer is here! The sun’s out; you’ve got a week or two off work and the beach and sea are calling. It’s time to relax, soak up some much-needed vitam...
How can I ease my foot pain?
Feet carry our body weight and bear the impact of every step we take. Furthermore, they play an active role in balance control, thanks to sensors loca...
Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?
Do You Really Know, Bababam's daily podcast, helps you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines....
What are the secrets behind the Lord of the Rings saga?
The three Lord of the Rings stories quickly became huge hits when first released as novels in the 1940s. They quickly built a cult fan base due to the...
Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?
Since the first COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, remote work has become commonplace in companies around the world. Working from home offers many advantages...
Do I really need to flush toxins out of my body?
There are an increasing number of trends and products out there to rid your body of toxins, such as infrared saunas, liver-purifying supplements and d...
Why are you exhausted after a day in the sun?
You’d think a day spent lounging on the beach would be the ultimate recharge. No deadlines, no emails, just rest and relaxation. And yet, by the time...
What are lolcows, the unwitting targets of online bullies?
The online bullies have come up with a derogatory term for their targets; lolcows. Like cash cows, they are exploited, or milked, for entertainment pu...
What did the Jane Collective do for US women’s rights?
There’s been a lot of discussion of Roe vs Wade this year, with the US Supreme Court controversially overturning the decision nearly half a century af...
How can I get a sun tan safely?
June 2025 saw the hottest days of the year so far in the UK, and those records could be broken again as we head deeper into summer.
You’l...
What is sex surrogacy, the controversial sex therapy?
It may be a little taboo to talk about it, but there are a lot of people out there who, for a variety of reasons, don’t have as much sex as they would...
Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles?
It’s not news that museums all around the world contain works of art that have been looted or forcefully taken during colonial rule but is it time the...
What explains the rise of birth tourism?
When a woman is heavily pregnant, holiday or travel plans don't typically top the priority list. After all, flying isn't generally recommended during...
How often should you wash your bedsheets?
We spend a lot of time in bed and there is nothing nicer than snuggling up in clean fresh sheets but apparently not everyone feels the same.
How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?
It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our...
Resale, repair, rental, refill… could this be the new way to shop?
November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change...
How can I improve my sporting performance through mental preparation?
It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our...
How can I cut my summer holiday spending?
According to comparison website Finder.com, UK residents plan to spend an average of over £2100 on holidays abroad in the year 2023. Spending abroad h...
How can we choose the right sunscreen product?
Whether you’re going on a beach holiday, city break or camping trip, the chances are you’ll be soaking up the sun’s rays.
Sunshine activa...
What does Mercury in retrograde mean?
As you may well know, astrology involves looking at the position of planets and stars when we were born, and using that to interpret their influence o...
Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?
It’s worth bearing in mind that overtourism has become a real nuisance. As tourists, it’s not exactly fun being in a highly overcrowded area, but it’s...
How did Feta cheese end up causing an international legal battle?
Feta cheese is undoubtedly a star ingredient when it comes to summer salads. It goes without saying it plays a starring role in the Greek salad, but i...
Why should I eat more fermented foods?
Each year, International Beer Day is celebrated on the first Friday of August. As you may know, beer is produced using only four ingredients: water, h...
What is trauma dumping, the toxic equivalent of oversharing?
What is trauma dumping, the toxic equivalent of oversharing?
It’s common for good friends to tell each other about pretty much everythin...
How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?
Some visitors can be so shocked by the reality of Paris compared to their expectations that they can experience psychiatric breakdowns or symptoms suc...
Should I walk 10000 steps a day?
Most of us are familiar with the idea that you need to take 10 thousand steps per day to stay healthy but getting to this magic number is not that eas...
Does voluntourism do more harm than good?
Voluntourism is the practice of volunteering one’s labour to a charitable cause in a developing country, in return for a soul-cleansing, perspective-c...
What are the signs you might have sleep apnea?
According to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Disease in 2015, 10% of all people are affected by obstructive sleep apnea. That figure rise...