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Do you really know? — 323 episodes

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Why is physical contact important for our health?

2

How can you save money on your food bill?

3

Why do crowd crushes happen?

4

What can I do to relieve heartburn?

5

How can I prepare my home for a blackout?

6

Can standing on one leg save your life?

7

What should I eat before going to bed?

8

Why has astrology come back into fashion?

9

How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?

10

What is menstrual leave?

11

What is goblin mode?

12

What are the best holiday destinations?

13

Should my next holiday be a staycation?

14

What are nepo babies?

15

What is synthetic fuel?

16

What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?

17

What is productivity paranoia?

18

Why are my ears ringing?

19

Is holding back a sneeze dangerous?

20

How can I relax my brain while on holiday?

21

Is it bad to drink water with a meal?

22

Why is my circadian rhythm so important?

23

What do I need to know before getting laser eye surgery?

24

What is false memory syndrome?

25

Does sleeping next to someone improve sleep quality?

26

How can I overcome my fear of speaking in public?

27

Which foods mustn't you put in the microwave?

28

Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?

29

What does the popcorn index teach us about the economy?

30

What are the dirtiest objects in your home?

31

Discover our podcast in French: Maintenant Vous Savez!

32

Could "mouth taping" really help me sleep better?

33

Are you an “ambivert”?

34

How can you tell if you’re stingy?

35

How can you secure your home before leaving on holiday?

36

What can be done about snoring?

37

What is class-passing?

38

What is the influence of the God complex in the workplace?

39

Should I be cleaning my belly button?

40

Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?

41

What is climate optimism?

42

Why do we get the post-sex blues?

43

How can I save money when using electrical appliances?

44

Is Britain the new place to get your wine?

45

Can plants communicate with one another?

46

What is Mukbang, the latest type of video going viral on social media?

47

What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

48

Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?

49

Is remote work here to stay?

50

What is cybersickness, the mysterious condition linked to screen use?

51

Are women really more emotional than men?

52

What is the Pygmalion effect?

53

How can I recognise a narcissistic pervert?

54

Which five foods slow ageing?

55

What is the Golem effect?

56

What is the two-day rule?

57

How is AI being used in the legal system?

58

What are energy vampires?

59

How can I eat healthy on a budget?

60

What is Extinction Rebellion ?

61

What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement?

62

Could I save more money by cash stuffing?

63

What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution?

64

Why can't Royals take selfies ?

65

How does the 'vegan but bacon' outlook help people achieve their goals?

66

What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries?

67

How is inflation affecting our eating habits?

68

Could the human race become infertile?

69

What is the placebo effect and how does it work?

70

Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?

71

How do eating disorders develop?

72

How is hygiene poverty affecting over 3 million Brits?

73

Could AI ever be able to offer therapy?

74

Why are there calls for a halt to AI research?

75

Why are most people right-handed?

76

What makes us ticklish?

77

How is catch-up culture ruining our friendships?

78

What is Ulysses Syndrome?

79

What are the health benefits of algae?

80

Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you?

81

Can going braless be good for you?

82

Why do we get verrucas?

83

What’s the best sleeping position?

84

What are the warning signs of a toxic friendship?

85

Is drinking decaf bad for my health?

86

What are the latest advances in lung cancer treatment?

87

Why do our friendships last seven years?

88

How did Internet Explorer go out of fashion?

89

How can I recognise an AI-generated image?

90

Is using cotton buds bad for your ears?

91

What is sadfishing?

92

What are parasocial relationships, the one-sided connections between celebs and their fans?

93

Do I have generalised anxiety disorder?

94

Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?

95

Can I get health benefits from masturbation?

96

How does "death cleaning" help you declutter your life?

97

Am I in a situationship?

98

Why is yawning contagious?

99

How can I cut down my petrol usage?

100

What is Burning Man, the mysterious desert gathering?

101

Is sleeping with my phone dangerous ?

102

What is shy bladder syndrome?

103

Could zero dates make your love life more efficient?

104

Could insects replace meat?

105

What is orthorexia, the disorder which sees healthy eating go too far?

106

Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?

107

Is it still worth doing your washing during off-peak hours these days?

108

Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?

109

Is binge drinking over in the UK?

110

What is an inclusive Barbie?

111

What is the psychology behind the bystander effect?

112

What are the warning signs of depression?

113

Why is the manosphere going crazy for pilates girls?

114

Why am I experiencing deja vu?

115

Should I be worried about my diarrhea?

116

What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend?

117

Why is there such a taboo over the prostate?

118

Could smartphone use be giving you text neck?

119

What is the optimism bias?

120

Why do we spend more when we pay by card?

121

Is it bad to hold in your pee?

122

How can I save on my water bill?

123

Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?

124

What are earworms, the songs we just can't get out of our heads?

125

Who are the "never coviders" that have scientists fascinated?

126

Why do we put on weight when in a relationship?

127

What is the war on wee?

128

What are "almond moms"?

129

Is drinking coffee really bad for your health?

130

Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?

131

How can I learn 1000 words in a new language?

132

Is the sugar in fruit actually good for you?

133

How can I save money on my gas bill?

134

What is the "no-wash" movement?

135

Can naps keep the brain healthy?

136

What is Lego?

137

What is a home exchange?

138

How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?

139

What is a salt tooth ?

140

Are rude people really smarter?

141

Why don't scars disappear?

142

What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist?

143

Where does Mother’s day come from?

144

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

145

What is dissociative identity disorder?

146

How can you improve your memory and recall skills?

147

Do anti-anxiety patches really work?

148

Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?

149

What are the risks of using running apps?

150

How do sim swapping scams work?

151

Are baths or showers better for our health?

152

What does it mean to be a seenager?

153

Why is exercise good for my skin?

154

What are mirror hours?

155

Why is it so hard to remember people’s names?

156

Why do our tastes change as we get older?

157

Do I have poor blood circulation?

158

What is the olive theory from Tiktok?

159

Should you be reducing salt in your diet?

160

What is environmental racism?

161

What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm?

162

Why are young men becoming more and more misogynistic?

163

Could brain dumping help you manage your anxiety?

164

What is Fridgescaping?

165

Why do children have imaginary friends?

166

Why do web addresses start with www?

167

Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?

168

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?

169

What is chemical submission?

170

What is ecological debt?

171

Does being a vegetarian lead to dietary deficiencies?

172

What is the best time of day to take a shower?

173

Could sofa theory help you find your ideal partner?

174

How long do people have sex for?

175

Why should you be happy to see spiders in your home?

176

What is de-extinction?

177

How do aeroplanes fly?

178

Can a messy desk help some people work better?

179

Is staying friends with an ex really a good idea?

180

Who was the real Count of Monte Cristo?

181

Is it really good to drink coffee every morning?

182

How to choose the best detergent?

183

How did domestic violence become legal in Afghanistan?

184

Is it dangerous if I get heart palpitations?

185

What is the Oosouji method of house cleaning?

186

Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?

187

How can I improve my posture in the office?

188

Why do we blow out candles on birthdays?

189

What benefits can we get from journaling?

190

What are plant milks?

191

How can I meditate without meditating?

192

What is “community entrenchment” and why can it make us believe fake news?

193

Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself?

194

What is social jet lag?

195

Is sleeping in bad for your health?

196

Which foods change our body odour?

197

Could unfaithfulness be caused by genetics?

198

Can I cure my fear of spiders?

199

Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?

200

Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?

201

Why do couples often look alike?

202

Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

203

Why are young people looking so old?

204

Why doesn’t every language have a word for blue?

205

What is muscle dysmorphia?

206

Does money really make us happy?

207

How do you explain intuition?

208

What is digital sobriety?

209

Can we really multitask effectively?

210

What is sexsomnia?

211

Should we all be working a 4 day week?

212

What is Focus Friday?

213

How can you stop giving in to impulse buying?

214

What is the soft evening concept from Tiktok?

215

Why do we get great ideas in the shower?

216

What is the keto diet?

217

What are the dangers of overusing paracetamol?

218

What is astropsychology?

219

Are micro naps actually effective?

220

What are pick me boys?

221

What was the Nazis' Madagascar Plan?

222

How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health?

223

Does stress really cause grey hair?

224

Why are there more cancer deaths than ever before?

225

Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?

226

Is oversleeping bad for you?

227

Does true crime help us fall asleep?

228

Why is black associated with grief?

229

Could SMART goals help you reduce stress?

230

Is cracking my knuckles bad for me?

231

How often should I cut my hair?

232

What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

233

Why is it so hard to disobey?

234

Why do we hiccup?

235

Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved?

236

Are protein bars really worthwhile?

237

How can you boost your morale in just 8 minutes?

238

Why do our bodies need to sleep?

239

Why did Tiktok ban the "legging legs" trend ?

240

What are five foods that make us happy?

241

Will the meat of the future be printed in 3D?

242

What is hobby dating?

243

Why are some people constantly sexually aroused?

244

How small is a micropenis?

245

What's the happiest country in the world?

246

Could Highlander syndrome help humans become immortal?

247

What is quiet hiring?

248

Are my smart devices spying on me?

249

How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?

250

Is taking milk with coffee good for you?

251

How does doom spending stop us from saving money?

252

Why do men often wake up with an erection?

253

What is King Charles’ role in the Church of England?

254

How quick is premature ejaculation?

255

Why is Noah syndrome so dangerous?

256

Why are women’s rights regressing?

257

How does the "Scully Effect" raise young women's interest in science fields?

258

Should I cut the electricity at home during a storm?

259

Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?

260

Has the climate breakdown really begun?

261

Why do we get great ideas in the shower?

262

How should I organise my fridge?

263

What are the warning signs of a toxic friendship?

264

Where does the myth of the Loch Ness Monster come from?

265

Does sleeping next to someone improve sleep quality?

266

What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

267

How did Ozempic get so popular?

268

How can I overcome my fear of speaking in public?

269

What is future faking?

270

How can I cope with post holiday blues?

271

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

272

What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?

273

Should my next holiday be a staycation?

274

What is domotics, the technology behind smart homes?

275

How can I cut my summer holiday spending?

276

Is Bedrotting bad for your health?

277

Why do we get travel sick?

278

What are the world's least safe travel destinations?

279

What is sea snot?

280

How is AI being used in the legal system?

281

How can I relax my brain while on holiday?

282

What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?

283

Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging?

284

How can we choose the right sunscreen product?

285

What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?

286

What is vitamin D?

287

Why has astrology come back into fashion?

288

How can heatwaves impact our mental health?

289

What is London's No Trouser Day?

290

What is attachment theory?

291

Should I quit air travel to save the planet?

292

Why do I have white spots on my nails?

293

How does the "Scully Effect" raise young women's interest in science fields?

294

Is binge drinking over in the UK?

295

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

296

What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home?

297

How can I cut my summer holiday spending?

298

How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?

299

How can I stay cool at home during summer?

300

Why does hair turn grey?

301

Why do we change clocks twice per year?

302

What are Butler Cafés?

303

How did the Act Up group change the way we think about AIDS?

304

How to protect your art from AI exploitation?

305

How will our bodies adapt to climate change?

306

What is the Dunning Kruger effect, the phenomenon that causes overconfidence?

307

How can I avoid putting on weight when giving up smoking?

308

What is mansplaining?

309

What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

310

Which five foods slow ageing?

311

What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?

312

How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?

313

What is omphalophobia, the fear of belly buttons?

314

Does sleeping next to someone improve sleep quality?

315

Why do women live longer than men?

316

How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?

317

Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?

318

What is an inclusive Barbie?

319

What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers?

320

What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug?

321

How can I take part in Giving Tuesday?

322

How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?

323

Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?