Do you really know?

Why do people get angry when they drive?

According to Compare the Market research from November 2023, 69.5% of UK drivers say they experience road rage, with 12% admitting it happens to them once a week or more. Maybe you've witnessed road rage before as a passenger in a friend or family member’s car. You get in, everything is going smoothly, and all of a sudden another driver tailgates them or fails to indicate in front of them. From one second to the next, the person you know is replaced by a screaming, cursing maniac! Is everyone prone to road rage to the same extent? What’s the best way to deal with an aggressive driver? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why are some people clumsier than others? What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam? How to follow the beach flag system? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is palm oil really bad for your health?

We know that palm oil cultivation isn’t great for the environment, but it’s also not the best for our health. Despite this, palm oil production continues to soar, reaching a record 77.5 million tonnes in 2023, primarily from Indonesia and Malaysia. It’s the most consumed vegetable oil globally. The main reason is its cost-effectiveness. This vegetable fat is derived from  the fruit of oil palm trees through hot pressing, which extracts about 30% lipids. Its smooth, creamy texture is highly valued by manufacturers for use in both food products and cosmetics like shower gels. Additionally, it has no odor or taste, making it ideal for preserving food. Why is palm oil so popular? Why is palm oil considered unhealthy? Does palm oil have any benefits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Do penises really get bigger in the summer? Why do we get brain freeze? What is this new toxic trend looksmaxxing all about? A podcast written and realised  by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do penises really get bigger in the summer?

Many men feel self-conscious about the size of their penis, and it’s often down to constant comparisons with other men, driven by pornography. Interestingly, some men have noticed that their penis appears bigger during warmer weather, and online discussions of this have led to the phenomenon becoming known as "summer penis." Is there any basis to those claims though? Just how much bigger can it get then? What determines penis size? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? Why is laughing contagious? How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we get brain freeze?

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” goes the popular tongue twister, based on a song written in the 1920s by American musicians Howard Johnson, Billy Moll, and Robert A. King. And ice cream is indeed the perfect cold treat for a hot summer’s day, isn’t it? Except when it gets too cold! Sometimes, with the very first mouthful, the sudden chill of brain freeze rushes to your head, causing a sharp pain that lasts a few seconds. Brain freeze is also known as “ice cream headache” because that’s usually what causes it, but it can also come on when drinking chilled beverages. It sure makes for an uncomfortable few seconds, doesn’t it?! Do you have any tips to prevent brain freeze? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? Why is laughing contagious? How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is this new toxic trend looksmaxxing all about?

Beauty standards evolve over time, often influenced by social media. While beauty is typically associated with femininity, men are also subject to these pressures. Enter looksmaxxing, a new trend on TikTok where men strive to meet certain beauty standards, often to dangerous extremes. This trend, which borders on the masculinist movement, involves men doing everything they can to enhance their physical appearance by idealizing specific criteria. Looksmaxxers aim for a square jawline, ultra-defined facial features, and sculpted muscles. According to looksmaxxing standards, male beauty is purely objective: jaw shape, muscle definition, and beard care are all crucial. This ideal is often linked to high testosterone levels.  What does this mean? How did looksmaxxing start? What does looksmaxxing say is the ideal male? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why are some people clumsier than others? What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam? How to follow the beach flag system? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I stay cool at home during summer?

Brits have just experienced the hottest June on record, according to the Met Office. The average mean temperature across the UK was 15.8°C, nearly a full degree higher than the previous record. July is also expected to be hotter than average, and a heatwave isn’t out of the question. So it’s important to be prepared for high temperatures, especially at home. What is the ideal temperature to have at home? When should I be airing my home during hot spells? Are there any other tips ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? Why is laughing contagious? How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 12/07/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?

Social media has been part of our daily digital lives for nearly two decades now, and while there are plenty of positives associated with it, there’s also an undeniably dark side. Recent years have brought to light the sometimes traumatic work experience of social media moderators who have to review content that’s flagged as potentially harmful or offensive. Back in 2018, German directors Hans Block and Moritz Riesewick released a documentary called The Cleaners, which looked into just that and would go on to win several awards.  Where did the concept come from? What if you don't work in a high-exposure field? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why are some people clumsier than others? What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam? How to follow the beach flag system? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is laughing contagious?

Have you ever found yourself laughing at a completely inappropriate moment? If so, you know just how embarrassing it can be. And it gets even worse when you make eye contact with someone else and they start laughing too. It then becomes twice as hard to stop. Much like a strong flu, a powerful and genuine laugh can quickly spread to an entire group! When someone starts laughing spontaneously, their joy can be infectious, causing everyone at the table to laugh, sometimes without even knowing what started it. Is there really a physical explanation behind it? It just always seems to happen at the worst times, doesn’t it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why are some people clumsier than others? What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam? How to follow the beach flag system? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the worst kind of meat for the environment?

According to The Telegraph, Brits eat an average of 220g of meat per day, which is almost double the global average. And agriculture is responsible for 12% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions according to government figures from 2022.  So it’s clear that our food consumption can have a real impact on the environment. While red meat is often labelled as the worst offender environmentally, in reality things aren’t quite so simple. Can we agree on exactly what types of meat we mean when we say "red meat"? Do all red meats have the same environmental impact? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why are some people clumsier than others? What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam? How to follow the beach flag system? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are some people clumsier than others?

Do you consider yourself a clumsy person? For some of us, accidents just seem to happen more often than for others, despite our best efforts to be more attentive and focused. We might drop and smash a glass in the kitchen or bump into things while walking along the street for example; and it can really get frustrating when that kind of thing happens over and over. And in actual fact, it’s not just down to bad luck; there is a reason for why some people are prone to moments of clumsiness than others. Is it down to fatigue or inattention? Is being clumsy really a big deal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot? Could insects replace meat? How can I stop my plants from dying? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?

In January 2024, the renowned French perfumery Guerlain is set to unveil a groundbreaking range of products inspired by quantum physics. Their marketing promises a revolutionary approach to skincare, stating: "After 20 years’ research, Guerlain has created Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile, revealing a new cosmetic rejuvenation pathway for skin, born of quantum science.". In layman’s terms, Guerlain claims to have unlocked the secret to anti-aging with its new quantum cream. However, the scientific community has raised concerns about the misuse of scientific terminology How widespread is this phenomenon? So, what exactly is quantum medicine? Why is quantum physics part of this conversation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot? Could insects replace meat? How can I stop my plants from dying? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What three things do I need to know about the clitoris?

The clitoris is the only organ in the human body that’s dedicated solely to pleasure. It doesn’t have any muscles or play any role in the body's other functions. And while our understanding of the clitoris has improved in recent years, there's still a lot to learn, as research in this area is relatively new. Until recently, researchers thought that the clitoris had 8,000 nerve endings. For comparison, that's more than double the sensory receptors found on the glans of the penis. Why is the clitoris so sensitive? I’ve heard people compare the clitoris to the penis before. Are there really similarities between the two? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot? Could insects replace meat? How can I stop my plants from dying? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 turn a wonderful occasion into a potential disaster. Of course chocolate is a delightful treat for us humans, but it can be extremely harmful to your furry friend, and even fatal in extreme cases. They don’t process the components of cocoa like we do, especially theobromine and, to a lesser extent, caffeine. Those two substances stimulate your pet's central nervous system and heart muscles. The immediate effects include relaxed respiratory tract muscles and increased urine production. To put it simpler, a dose of chocolate can cause digestive, nervous, and cardiac issues of varying degrees of severity. Why is chocolate dangerous to dogs then? When should I be concerned? Is chocolate only dangerous for dogs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot? Could insects replace meat? How can I stop my plants from dying? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot?

It’s known that to beat the heat and avoid dehydration, we need to drink plenty of water. But while some reach for a hot cuppa, others swear by ice-cold beverages, and while this may give you an instant feeling of chill it's sadly just fleeting. The reason being is that our bodies work hard to keep our core temperature steady at around 37°C. So while a cold drink might feel refreshing, it actually dials down our sweat production—the very thing that helps us cool. Plus, super cold drinks can trigger headaches, cramps, and tummy troubles. Should you do the opposite and drink hot beverages? What can you drink to cool down? What if you are not a fan of plain water? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal? Why are mini animals so popular? Why does walking through doorways make us forget things? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I stop my plants from dying?

It’s common knowledge that having plants in your home is incredibly beneficial. They reduce carbon dioxide levels, purify air, reduce dust, and can even dampen noise. Not to mention, how pleasant and soothing they are to look at. But alas, not everyone is blessed with a gardener’s green thumb! Do you feel like your indoor plants just can’t survive more than a few months, despite your best efforts and heartfelt care? Well this episode is just what you need! Should I be choosing certain types of plant to suit my home? What are the most common mistakes that people make? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal? Why are mini animals so popular? Why does walking through doorways make us forget things? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we cry when we cut onions?

Ending up in tears when preparing a dish with onions can be pretty darn inconvenient. No sooner have you started chopping them up, you find your eyes getting watery and stinging. Of course, those tears aren’t related to any feelings of sadness; rather they’re down to a series of chemical reactions. Like a lot of fruit and veg we buy at the supermarket, onions are still technically alive when harvested and sold. And they have certain defence mechanisms to protect themselves. I would never have guessed! What kind of defence mechanisms are we talking about? What if none of those tips work for me? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal? Why are mini animals so popular? Why does walking through doorways make us forget things? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?

Society’s beauty standards constantly evolve, and sometimes in surprising ways. The terms "rodent man" and "hot rodent man" have gone viral on TikTok, racking up millions of views.  And the roots of those terms are pretty literal - they refer to men whose facial features are reminiscent of rodents like mice, rats or hamsters. I know, it might not seem like the most flattering of comparisons to start with, but it seems like rodent men are genuinely becoming the latest kind of sex symbol. What does a "rodent man" look like then? Where did the term come from? Isn't calling someone a “hot rodent man” somewhat reductive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why are mini animals so popular? Why does walking through doorways make us forget things? Could smartphone use be giving you text neck? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are mini animals so popular?

In late March 2024, actor Pierre Niney took to TikTok to reveal his newest love affair—not with a co-star, but with an adorable miniature donkey he’s recently adopted. The tiny equine, fully grown yet no larger than a Labrador, has captured the hearts of his fans. Social media is full with clips of tiny cows, goats, and pigs lounging on couches, napping in laps, or trotting on leashes, especially across the U.S. These diminutive creatures are becoming the increasingly sought after, a trend that’s sweeping the nation, but it’s not without its pitfalls. The allure of miniature animals is multifaceted. For starters, social media is awash with their antics, sparking a growing fascination with owning one. Moreover, these videos suggest that you can enjoy the perks of farm life without owning a sprawling farm. Why the Sudden Craze for Miniature Animals? So what's the problem? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why is my circadian rhythm so important? Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens? How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could brain dumping help you manage your anxiety?

Overthinking can be a real cause of anxiety for some people. Have you ever struggled to get to sleep at night with all the thoughts running through your head? Does my new boss like me? Am I even cut out for this job? My kid just brought home a bad report card; are they going through a rough patch, or is it a sign of something more serious? Basically, your mind goes into overdrive and you feel like there’s nothing you can do about it. After all, thinking is natural, isn’t it, so how are you supposed to just stop? Well if you’ve tried meditation and to-do-lists but found they just weren’t of any use, here’s a new approach that might help lighten your daily burdens: it’s called brain dumping.  Isn’t that just like writing a journal? Does it really work though? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why is my circadian rhythm so important? Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens? How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could smartphone use be giving you text neck?

According to data from Finder.com, the average Brit now spends 4 hours and 14 minutes using their smartphone each day. It’s hardly surprising; smartphone use has grown consistently over the last 15 years, to the extent that the devices have become almost like an extension of our arms and hands.  Given we tend to hold our phones out in front of us when using them, our heads bow down in quite an unnatural position to look at the screen. And doing so for extended periods can cause posture problems, which is what American chiropractor Dr Dean Fishman realised back in 2008. That was while examining a 17-year-old patient who had booked an appointment for neck pains and headaches. Fishman went on to coin the term “text neck” to describe her condition. What exactly does text neck look like? What’s the difference between text neck and text neck wrinkles? What can people do to avoid bad postures and the complications that they cause? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why is my circadian rhythm so important? Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens? How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens?

We’re surrounded by screens all day, right up until we go to bed. Our lives are intertwined with technology, from the smartphone alarms that wake us to the late-night emails we check. An Ifop study from April 2021 revealed a startling figure: 69% of those scrolling in bed battle with sleep disorders. And while we might think that a quick video or message thread could usher us into dreamland, the reality is, these habits impact both how quickly we fall asleep and the quality of our rest. You might have heard about the notorious blue light emitted by screens. It’s like an unwanted alarm for our bodies, tricking our brains into thinking it’s still daytime and halting the production of melatonin, our natural sleep-inducing hormone. But it’s not just about the light; a UK study by the University of Oxford from 2016 found that smartphone addiction is linked to poor sleep, regardless of how long we’re glued to the screens. In what ways do screens interfere with our sleep? Are there other consequences of dozing off to digital content? What’s the secret to a good night’s sleep in the screen-saturated world? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? What is binge eating disorder? How can I beat a hangover? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should you do after having unprotected sex?

It’s happened to most of us at least once. A condom breaks, it turns out the girl forgot to take her pill, or you got carried away and had sex even though you didn’t have any condoms. These things happen, but the aftermath can be anxiety-inducing for a number of reasons.  A World Health Organisation report from May 2024 said that sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and syphilis in particular are on the rise. For example, the number of new syphilis cases among adults aged 15 to 49 increased from 7.1 million in 2020 to 8 million in 2022. The report suggested that a lack of screening was largely to blame. What are the other main types of STIs then? What about the risk of unwanted pregnancy? What’s the best way to protect myself? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is auto-brewery syndrome? What are five foods that make us happy? What is the Queer movement? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are boomerang employees in the world of work?

You may remember that we talked about the Great Resignation a little while back on Do You Really Know. The trend saw millions of workers across the US quit their jobs in 2021 and 2022 in particular, with a similar pattern being seen in other Western countries too. Well it might have seemed like a great idea at the time for a lot of those resignees, but it hasn’t been all rosy for some of them since. A 2023 survey by American HR solutions provider Paychex suggested that as many as 80% of workers who quit during the Great Resignation already regretted their decision to do so. There’s always a good reason for having left a job though, isn’t there? Surely, it’s better to leave the past in the past?! Is the boomeranging trend really that common? What do employers stand to gain from taking back boomerang employees? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is auto-brewery syndrome? What are five foods that make us happy? What is the Queer movement? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is auto-brewery syndrome?

Imagine being drunk, without having drunk a single drop of alcohol, it seems completely implausible, and yet for some is a reality. South-West media shared the story of a motorist who appeared in court in Bruges in 2022 after being found to have too much alcohol in his blood twice in the same year. The man, in his forties, was eventually acquitted, proving that the tests were not the result of a night of drinking, but rather of auto-brewery syndrome.  Self-brewing syndrome, also known as intestinal fermentation syndrome, is when your body turns into a mini-brewery.  Professor Alvarez, co-author of an analysis published on the subject in December 2020. says it’s when carbs ferment into ethanol right inside your gut, thanks to yeast. Normally, our gut yeast can’t brew enough booze to affect us. But for those with auto-brewery syndrome, it’s a different story. They’ve got an overabundance of yeast, and when too much sugar is consumed, it ferments into alcohol, leading to drunkenness. What is it? And what are the consequences? Can it be treated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How are LGBTQIA+ people getting on at work? Why is June Pride Month? Where does the LGBT rainbow flag come from ? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which countries are the most LGBTQI+-friendly?

When choosing a holiday destination abroad, what factors do you take into account? Perhaps stunning landscapes, vibrant cultural scenes or enticing local cuisine. Well for some people it goes beyond that, and they have to think about to what extent they can be themselves without fear.  For many LGBTQI+ individuals, that’s an important consideration. As of 2024, homosexuality remains illegal in over 60 countries, and nearly 40 countries have laws that criminalise transgender individuals. But it's not just about the laws; local public opinion also plays a significant role. Travelling or relocating can therefore sometimes be a real challenge. What makes a country "LGBTQI+-friendly"? Which countries top the list then? What about the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How are LGBTQIA+ people getting on at work? Why is June Pride Month? Where does the LGBT rainbow flag come from ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Queer movement?

Pride Month 2024 is in full flow and this week, Do You Really Know brings you a week-long exploration of topics aimed at deepening your understanding of LGBTQI+ history and struggles. Initially dubbed as LGBT rights, they've undergone changes alongside the evolving language of identity.  The term "gay" alone became way too narrow to encompass the entire community, leading to the adoption of LGBTQI+. And the letter "Q" specifically stands for "queer," a term with broader implications than its literal meaning of "strange." Oxford Languages defines it as “denoting or relating to a sexual or gender identity that does not correspond to established ideas of sexuality and gender, especially heterosexual norms.” When did the term Queer start to be used? What exactly does it mean to be "queer" then? How does the queer movement relate to other LGBTQI+ terms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How are LGBTQIA+ people getting on at work? Why is June Pride Month? Where does the LGBT rainbow flag come from ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are LGBTQIA+ people getting on at work?

A global study by Deloitte, conducted early last year, uncovered that fewer than half of queer employees are comfortable disclosing their identity to all their colleagues. Although a majority sees the value in openness about their orientation, the ease of sharing this with the entire office is another story. On the other hand, in France, an April 2024 study by Ifop, in partnership with L’Autre Cercle, brought some positive news. An encouraging 77% of employees feel their workplaces are welcoming to them. But what challenges persist? How does visibility impact the workplace? Is there a generational gap in workplace inclusion? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath? Do our brains really tell the whole story about us? How can heatwaves impact our mental health? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is June Pride Month?

You’re probably familiar with the fact that June is Pride month, as it’s been the case for over 50 years now. And this week, we’re covering a range of topics that relate to Pride on Do You Really Know. But how did the choice of June as Pride month come about originally? To understand this, you need to go back to the origins of the LGBTQI+ movement. In New York in 1970, the very first pride march was organised. It followed “Gay Power” marches, with that slogan giving way to “Pride”. Where does the "Pride" part of the name come from? Why was this date chosen? How did we get from pride marches on June 28th to the whole of June being "Pride Month" then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath? Do our brains really tell the whole story about us? How can heatwaves impact our mental health? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I save on my water bill?

2022 marked the driest summer in nearly 30 years according to the UK government. And authorities felt the need to bring in a hosepipe ban across Kent and Sussex, which came into effect from 26th June. Back in April, a National Drought Group spokesperson said that Britain won’t be able to “rely on the weather alone” to sustain water levels, and that preparations were being made to reduce the drought risk. It was also suggested that households should focus on saving water to help the efforts. An additional benefit when doing so is that it could help you save money on your water bill. That’s all the more relevant when you consider that as of 1st April, the average annual water bill rose by £31 to hit £448. Isn’t water free? Why do I have to pay for it? So, what are the best ways of saving ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath? Do our brains really tell the whole story about us? How can heatwaves impact our mental health? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 25/06/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could sofa theory help you find your ideal partner?

Picture the scene: a woman is sitting in a bar, when a man comes up to try to talk to her. She finds him attractive, but acts disinterested and more or less ignores him, in order to not seem desperate. The man gives up and leaves the woman alone, but she then feels dissatisfied that he hasn’t persisted. It might seem like a counterintuitive approach, but according to American psychotherapist Ellnor Greenberg, it’s all too common. Writing for Psychology Today in February 2023, she explained that her female clients often tell her the same kind of story in therapy sessions. I don’t get it - what are the similarities between a sofa and a romantic partner? Does the sofa theory really work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath? Do our brains really tell the whole story about us? How can heatwaves impact our mental health? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices