Something You Should Know
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Something You Should Know
Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you...
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SYSK TRENDING - A Different View of Success
What does it really mean to be successful? Most people would probably say it's about making more money, climbing the career ladder, earning recognitio...
Has Therapy Gone Too Far? & The Hidden Genius of Birds
Need a favor? The way you ask may matter as much as what you're asking for. Researchers have found that a few simple changes in how you make a request...
The Human Need We're Neglecting & The Mystery of Great Ideas - SYSK Choice
Have you ever forgotten a phone number, birthday, or why you walked into a room because you knew your phone would remember it for you? Many people jok...
The Proven Magic of Being Outdoors & The Curious History of A, B, C
Many ballpoint pens have a particular design feature intended to save your life – if necessary. It's one of those clever features most people never n...
SYSK TRENDING-How Your Circadian Rhythm Runs Your Life
Can you train yourself to become a night owl—or an early bird? Millions of people try. They force themselves to stay up later, wake up earlier, or wor...
Why Pain Isn't What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joys of Everyday Life
People often assume that someone with brown eyes appears more trustworthy than someone with blue eyes. Research suggests there may be something to tha...
Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma - SYSK Choice
The lottery is one of the few games where everyone knows the odds are terrible—and millions of people play anyway. Why? It turns out there are some fa...
How Your Beliefs Control Your Future & Why Climate Solutions Need a Rethink
Nothing can ruin a meal faster than someone loudly slurping soup, coffee, or noodles. At least that's what many people think. Yet in some cultures, sl...
SYSK TRENDING - The Extraordinary Benefits of Watching Sports
With all of the recent excitement surrounding the NBA & Stanley Cup finals and the World Cup you might wonder why do millions of people spend hours ev...
How GPS Quietly Runs the World & When Illness Has No Obvious Cause
Ever notice when you hear someone talking on the phone nearby it’s hard not to listen? You are only hearing one-side of the conversation and that can...
How to Avoid Life's Biggest Regrets & The Meaning of Swear Words – SYSK Choice
A great burger looks simple—but barbecue experts know there is a surprising amount of science and technique behind getting it just right. From choosin...
Surprising Factors That Influence What You Buy & The Strange Story of Ice
Why do mosquitoes seem to love some people and completely ignore others? It isn't your imagination. Researchers have identified several factors that m...
SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Scarcity
Have you ever bought something because it was "almost sold out" or because a sale was ending at midnight? If so, you're not alone. Scarcity is one of...
Is Marriage Dying? & How Top Performers Build Confidence
Most people have heard of the "dark web," but what exactly is it? Is it really a hidden corner of the internet where criminals and bad actors operate...
How Your Refrigerator Changed Human History & The Surprising Purpose of Volcanoes -SYSK Choice
Most arguments seem to be about just one thing: money, chores, politics, parenting, work, or whatever sparked the disagreement. But according to exper...
The Magical Appeal of Bacon & How Your Emotions Cost You Money
When you visit a doctor, you assume the diagnosis and treatment will be based entirely on your symptoms and medical history. But there is another fact...
SYSK TRENDING – How to Make Yourself Smarter
What if becoming smarter had less to do with intelligence and more to do with a handful of everyday habits? Researchers are discovering that many of t...
Should You Fear the Sun? & Is There Anything to Astrology?
Most parents think the key to getting kids to eat healthy food is explaining why it's healthy. Unfortunately, research suggests that strategy can back...
Your Phone May Not Be the Problem & The Puzzles That Break Your Brain - SYSK Choice
Have you ever held a pet up to a mirror and wondered why they don't seem to recognize themselves? Humans usually figure it out very young, but most an...
Why You Put Things Off & The Myth of Criminal Profiling
Every medication has an expiration date—but what exactly happens when that date passes? Does the medicine suddenly stop working? Does it become danger...
SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Validation
Most people think they're good listeners. After all, they stay quiet, make eye contact, and let the other person finish speaking. But truly connecting...
Our Fascination With Pushing Buttons & How Games Have Shaped Our World-SYSK Choice
Most people think of romantic music as background noise for dates, movies, or weddings. But researchers have found that music can actually influence r...
The Truth About Love at First Sight & What the UFO Videos Actually Show
People will go to ridiculous lengths to avoid paying fees. Adding extra items to an online order just to get “free” shipping. Avoiding ATM fees like t...
SYSK TRENDING - Understanding and Controlling Our Fear
Fear can save your life—or quietly ruin it.. Fear keeps you alert, helps you avoid danger, and in many situations can literally save your life. Withou...
When What You Said Isn’t What They Heard & The Real Way People Get Ahead
Dog owners tend to live longer and be healthier than people without dogs. But why would owning a dog have such a powerful effect on your health? The a...
This Is Why You Dream & The Benefits of Solitude – SYSK Choice
Most people assume being rich would solve almost every problem in life. More freedom. Less stress. More happiness. But psychologists who work with wea...
How to Get People to Say Yes & What Your Darkest Emotions Mean
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” We’ve all heard it countless times. But where did that idea come from—and is it actually true? Rese...
SYSK TRENDING - The Dangers of Collective Illusions
Humans are social creatures, and one of our strongest instincts is to fit in with the group. We want to belong. We want approval. And often, we assume...
Why Humans Crave Rituals & How Music Transports Your Mind
A lot of people treat melatonin like a harmless sleeping pill. But that’s not really what it is. Researchers are increasingly concerned that melatonin...
How to Make Better Friends & Cleaning Myths That Waste Your Time - SYSK Choice
The sound of crickets on a warm summer night is instantly recognizable. But the tiny creatures making all that noise are far more fascinating than mos...
Your Hormones Control More Than You Think & How Big Mistakes Shape You
People love giving advice—but most of the time, it doesn’t actually change anyone’s behavior. In fact, there’s a much more effective way to influence...
SYSK TRENDING - What It Means To Be Inspiring
Most of us can point to someone who truly inspired us—a teacher, boss, coach, friend, or public figure who made us think differently, push harder, or...
Why Walking is More Powerful Than You Think & A Career You May Have Missed
Most recipes tell you to preheat the oven before cooking. But why? Wouldn’t it save time to just let the food cook while the oven heats up? There’s ac...
How Your Environment Affects Your Behavior & Curiously Strange Moments In History - SYSK Choice
“Your call is very important to us.” Companies say things like this all the time in an effort to sound customer-focused and trustworthy. But do phrase...
The Truth About Becoming Wealthy & The Hidden Damage of Our Digital Life
Most credit cards have that little 3- or 4-digit security code you constantly get asked for when shopping online. It can feel like a nuisance—but that...
SYSK TRENDING - Why Your Consciousness is Unique
What if your experience of reality isn’t real—but something your brain is creating? And what does it really mean to be you?
It sounds abs...
The Science of Getting Lucky & What People Secretly Google
We often hear that we’re all connected by six degrees of separation—that you can link yourself to anyone on the planet through just a handful of peopl...
The Trouble with Thinking Outside the Box & What Hunger is Really Telling You
Ever feel your phone buzz in your pocket—only to check and find nothing there? It feels completely real, and it happens to just about everyone. But it...
Do Plants Think? & Why Dining Out Feels So Expensive - SYSK Choice
If you ever feel a wave of anxiety or that vague sense of dread, your first instinct probably isn’t to reach for a pain reliever. But there’s evidence...
How Luck and Chance Shape Your Life & The Science of Slowing Aging – SYSK Choice
When you buy fruits and vegetables, how much pesticide residue is actually on them? Is it something you should worry about—or not? And does buying org...