Do you really know?
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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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What is the Oosouji method of house cleaning?
In Japan, cleanliness is cultural and synonymous with well-being. That’s down in no small part to the influence of Shintoism, the country's oldest rel...
Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?
Some expired food products are easy to identify, due to an unpleasant smell, mould, swollen packaging or abnormal colour for example. But others show...
How can I improve my posture in the office?
Musculoskeletal disorders, like back pain and arthritis, are recognized as occupational diseases in Western countries which have a large office workfo...
Why do we blow out candles on birthdays?
It’s a scene that plays out in millions of homes across the world every day. There’s a sense of anticipation as the lights go out, only for the room t...
What benefits can we get from journaling?
According to a 2016 WHO study, 25% of the global population is likely to develop a mental disorder during their lifetime. But of course there are cert...
What are plant milks?
Plant milks have been all the rage for a number of years now, and they’re gradually taking up more and more space on supermarket shelves, to the detri...
What is “community entrenchment” and why can it make us believe fake news?
These days, with the internet and social media, we’re exposed to fake news more than ever, misleading or false information presented as fact, sometime...
How can I meditate without meditating?
Meditation is often sighted as a great way to relax, reduce stress and help us focus, but it can be difficult for lots of people to do in the traditio...
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself?
Depersonalization, a dissociative psychological syndrome, can be incredibly destabilising. It often takes years for sufferers to identify it.
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What is social jet lag?
You’ve probably heard of jetlag, the feeling of fatigue and disorientation that occurs when you travel across different time zones, but did you know t...
Which foods change our body odour?
Did you know that each of us has a truly unique body odour, which is influenced by a mix of genetic, hormonal, age-related, environmental, and lifesty...
Is sleeping in bad for your health?
I don’t know about you but for me not having to set an alarm on a Saturday or Sunday morning is really one of life’s simple pleasures. With my packed...
Could unfaithfulness be caused by genetics?
No one's proud of being unfaithful, but what if some people’s cheating was actually caused by genetics, rather than selfishness? That might sound like...
Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?
We usually sneeze to protect ourselves from irritants such as pollen, dust, or chemicals. But there are some people who consistently sneeze when they...
Can I cure my fear of spiders?
If just thinking of spiders is enough to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, or you jump any time you see one, the chances are you suffe...
Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?
Not getting a good night’s sleep can certainly leave you feeling grumpy and groggy, but can it also make you selfish? Sleep experts at the University...
Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?
You know how sometimes you might indulge in a bit too much junk food, or maybe the kids aren’t acing their tests, or perhaps you’re navigating the sin...
Why do couples often look alike?
You may remember we talked about whether or not opposites attract in a recent episode of Do You Really Know. As it turns out, more often than not, cou...
Why doesn’t every language have a word for blue?
Our planet is full of blue things. The sea, the sky. Blueberries, bluebirds, bluebells. If English is your only language, it’s probably inconceivable...
Why are young people looking so old?
If you're aged between 30 and 40, you're part of Generation Y, also known as the ‘millennials’ You may have already said to yourself that the next gen...
What is muscle dysmorphia?
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...
Does money really make us happy?
According to a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, people in wealthier countries are happier on average, but only up to a point. Even in so-called...
What is digital sobriety?
Digital sobriety is all about reducing the ecological footprint of our daily digital lifestyles. That’s right, using your cell phone, PC or connected...
How do you explain intuition?
We've all experienced those gut feelings, hunches, or flashes of insight that seem to come from nowhere. But what exactly is intuition, and can it be...
Can we really multitask effectively?
It's pretty common these days to have to tackle several things at once, like responding to an email while on a work call. Our constant pursuit of prod...
Should we all be working a 4 day week?
One of the unsuspected consequences of a global pandemic is a re-evaluation not only of how we work but what work means to us.
For some t...
What is sexsomnia?
We all know someone who talks in their sleep, or occasionally sleepwalks around the house, perhaps even heading to the kitchen to prepare a nighttime...
How can you stop giving in to impulse buying?
Have you ever picked up clothes or random items on a whim, because you were stressed, bored, or just felt like celebrating?
That’s what...
What is Focus Friday?
Let's be honest: being productive at work on Fridays can be a real challenge. A 2019 study by Accountemps found that Friday was the least common choic...
What is the soft evening concept from Tiktok?
Do you ever feel frustrated about work dominating your life? Maybe in your free time, you try to make up for that by enjoying yourself and having a bu...
Why do we get great ideas in the shower?
Have you ever noticed that you tend to have your best ideas in the shower? If so, you’re not alone! A 2014 study conducted by cognitive psychologist S...
What are the dangers of overusing paracetamol?
Paracetamol, a staple in UK households, is widely available over the counter and commonly used to alleviate headaches, toothaches, joint pain, flu sym...
What is the keto diet?
What is the keto diet?
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet which allegedly helps weight loss and fighting diseases such as di...
What is astropsychology?
Regular listeners will remember how astrology has undergone somewhat of a revival in recent years. Knowledge of terms like “Saturn return” and “retrog...
What are pick me boys?
Self-deprecation can be an endearing trait in some people. After all, it’s important not to take oneself too seriously, isn’t it? But when pick me boy...
Are micro naps actually effective?
After lunch, many of us get that familiar afternoon slump, an overwhelming urge to just doze off for a little while.
And on weekends or d...
What was the Nazis' Madagascar Plan?
When we talk about the Holocaust, most of us immediately think of death camps like Auschwitz or Dachau, chilling symbols of the Nazis’ “Final Solution...
How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health?
When we think of those who have high blood sugar, we tend to think of people with diabetes, as they often have to monitor their levels and sometimes u...
Does stress really cause grey hair?
We’ve all heard the saying, "This is giving me grey hair!" But is there any truth to it? Actually, yes.
Several scientific studies confi...
Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?
Let’s face it there are certain sounds that are just annoying to be exposed to, or sometimes even to think of! Someone chewing loudly with their mouth...