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  Is shaving too often bad for you? 13.08.2026 7m

  There’s a lot of popular ideas out there about body hair removal. Shave too much and the hair becomes thicker. Wax, and it will gradually start thinning out. It can be hard to know who or what to believe. Both women and men increasingly spend a lot of their time and money removing body hair, even though it acts as a barrier to bacteria, and sexually transmitted diseases in the case of pubic hair. Shaving with a razor, using an electric epilator and waxing all have their own pros and cons. But let’s take a moment to consider the rarely discussed topic of whether any of them pose health risks. Shaving for example is perhaps the most popular hair removal method due to how quick, easy and cheap it is. Using a razor is actually quite harsh on the skin though, and tends to dry it out in the long run. Depilatory creams are a gentler alternative, but they also contain certain hair-softening chemicals which can irritate the skin or worse, trigger an allergic reaction. Are there any risks associated with waxing? It is said that bikini waxing can be particularly harmful. Is that true? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why are we having children later and later? 13.08.2026 6m

  According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of births in the UK continues to fall. Experts are even talking about a “baby bust”, the opposite of the “baby boom”, to describe these statistics, which have reached the lowest level since records began in 1938. One explanation for this could be that people are having children later than previous generations, leaving them with a reduced fertility window. In 2020, the Office for National Statistics notes that the average age at which women become mothers is 30, compared with 26 in 1975. In addition to this, the latest ONS birth data, released in 2020, reveals that 28% of women have their first child after the age of 30 and 5% after the age of 40. Can you run into problems if you want to get pregnant after the age of 30? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ ⁠What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Why do children have imaginary friends?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 27/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What are the Puppy Blues? 12.08.2026 4m

  What are the Puppy Blues? You’ve no doubt already heard of the baby blues, a nice-sounding euphemism for the rather unpleasant postpartum depression. Well, some new pet owners have started talking of puppy blues in the same way, to describe the sadness they sometimes feel after adopting a new furry companion. The puppy blues might be behind increased animal abandonment rates during the summer. Additionally, Fortune magazine reported a week ago that many Americans are surrendering their pets now the time has come to return to the office. What is it like having the puppy blues? What can I do to get more confident about being a pet owner? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are blue zones?⁠ ⁠What is Niksen?⁠ ⁠What is Pop-It?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/52022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is the global bike shortage? 12.08.2026 4m

  What is the global bike shortage? Thanks for asking! Cycling has enjoyed a huge boom since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Local authorities have increased efforts to prioritise cyclists over drivers, creating new bike lanes and making other investments in this form of transport. However, a shortage of bikes has been affecting the whole world since 2020. This supply chain nightmare is still going on in summer 2021, and may be for some time.  What’s causing the global shortage? How long will I have to wait if I order a bike now? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is Eswatini? ⁠ ⁠What is mansplaining?⁠ ⁠What is the digital divide?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 22/7/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is a heat dome? 12.08.2026 4m

  This summer, relax and learn with Do You Really Know! It's time to learn all about the concepts, words and expressions that surround the summer season! What is a heat dome? The Pacific north-west is typically a mild region when it comes to weather. But in late June, Western Canada experienced record temperatures, with the province of British Columbia hit particularly hard. Temperatures are usually around 21° on the Pacific coast, but reached 49.5°C in Lytton, a village around 100 miles to the North-east of Vancouver. Cities on the other side of the border weren’t spared either, with Portland and Seattle both seeing their respective record temperatures smashed. We’re used to talk of heatwaves, but observers have labelled the latest situation a heat dome. What’s the science behind these extreme temperatures? How dangerous is the heat dome? To what extent are heat domes due to climate change? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do we get verrucas?⁠ ⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠ ⁠Why do our bodies need magnesium?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is space tourism? 11.08.2026 6m

  Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down from his position as the company’s CEO to focus on other projects. He’ll remain executive chairman at Amazon but now wants to dedicate more time to other projects, including his space tourism company Blue Origin.  Following that surprise announcement, British business magnate Richard Branson also declared his desire to go into space with his company Virgin Galactic. Some have labelled these developments as a new dawn for space tourism. So who’s earning bragging rights in the billionaires’ space race?How long has space tourism been around? Wait, are you saying one day I’ll be able to jump on a rocket into space? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is the black fungus epidemic? 11.08.2026 4m

  What is the black fungus epidemic? Thanks for asking! Since May 2021, India has been faced with an additional epidemic on top of Covid-19. It’s that of a black fungus, also known as mucormycosis. This rare infection spreads among Covid patients, first of all attacking their faces, in particular the nose, sinuses or eyes, before moving onto the brain and lungs. According to AFP, India has recorded over 45,000 black fungus cases in the last two months. That’s compared to less than 20 cases per year in pre-Covid times. The real figure may be much higher and the epidemic is causing major concern, especially given the infection has a mortality rate of 50%. Why has this epidemic taken off in India? What is done to treat those infected with mucormycosis? Is the black fungus a new kind of Covid then? Has it been seen in other countries? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is geophony? ⁠ ⁠What is Earth Overshoot Day?⁠ ⁠What is Godwin’s Law?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is sapiosexuality? 11.08.2026 4m

  What are you most attracted to when looking for someone to date? Social status? A sense of humour? Good looks? Those are all positive traits for sure, but for sapioseuxals there’s one quality which trumps all others, and that’s intelligence. The word comes from the Latin word “sapien”, which means wise. Sapiosexuals don’t fall in love at first sight or even through an emotional spark. Rather, they seduce one another through long and complex discussions. Their partners may well have a successful career and financial stability too, but it’s the intelligence which really counts most. The brain has to be stimulated on an intellectual level before a sapiosexual would even consider the thought of physical intimacy. It’s nothing new being attracted to someone who’s intelligent, is it? Is sapiosexuality a sexual orientation in its own right? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What does the future hold for the Amazon rainforest?⁠ ⁠Why are Just Stop Oil activists targeting works of art?⁠ ⁠Could you be genetically immune to Covid?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why do friend breakups hurt so much? 09.08.2026 5m

  We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedicated to expressing the pain of dealing with such situations. But friendship heartbreaks don’t tend to get so much attention, even though they can hurt as much, or even more! Well one of the main things is that there’s a template for ending a romantic relationship. It’s a rite of passage really. But that simply doesn’t exist when it comes to friendships. It’s way more blurry when it comes to pinpointing exactly how or when a friendship starts and ends. We kind of expect it to last forever, so it’s a shock to the system if it doesn’t. Most of us would struggle to know how to firmly but respectfully put an end to a friendship when we need to. What are the main differences between these two types of breakup? What’s the best way to end a friendship then? 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. First broadcast: 30/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How can I beat my smartphone addiction? 09.08.2026 7m

  The word nomophobia means a fear of being without our smartphone, and it’s affecting more and more people with each passing year. Back in 2021, a phone addiction study by researchers from King’s College London found that 38.9% of young people qualified as smartphone addicts. Many admitted being unable to control their usage and that it got in the way of other activities like work or studies.  So, what can people do about smartphone addiction? What about notifications? How can I know if I’m really a smartphone addict? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How much money makes you happy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Are we heading for another stock market crash?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 24/03/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How to make the most out of hybrid working? 09.08.2026 6m

  Covid allowed many people to work from home for the first time and created a world where more flexible, hybrid working, mixing office work and working from home is now possible. But there are things to keep in mind to optimise this type of experience According to Prof Jonathan Trevor at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School he suggests that it is better to match the task to the environment rather than following a strict schedule. He found that focused creative tasks, such as designing a brochure, can be easily done from home as they require little teamwork. Should you stick to a set schedule? How can you build team spirit? How can you create balance between home life and office life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠Why do we forget our dreams?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is kinkeeping, the invisible workload often done by women?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast 2023-03-28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What's the best way to organise my fridge? 08.08.2026 5m

  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 proliferation of bacteria. According to UK Research and Innovation, there are around 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness in the country every year. First and foremost, it's important to know that fridges with ventilated or circulated cold air have a more consistent temperature than those with static cold air. In the latter case, the temperature varies based on the distance from the cold source, so you should start by identifying the coldest area of your fridge. What should be stored in the coldest part? Should packaging be removed? How should you be cleaning your fridge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Is eating fish still good for you? 08.08.2026 6m

  On paper, fish have everything required to be an excellent staple to many diets. They’re rich in protein, vitamins, trace elements, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and aren’t too high in calories. The only downside is that fish live in an increasingly polluted environment. What with heavy metals and plastic waste invading the oceans, more and more people are concerned about the pitfalls of eating fish. After all, they can be contaminated by chemical pollutants such as PCBs, methylmercury, or dioxins. These endocrine disruptors can have very harmful effects such as causing neurological disorders or forms of cancer. Furthermore, food derived from fish flesh is also likely to be contaminated with microorganisms such as bacteria and parasites. Should we stop eating fish then? Should I avoid any other types of fish? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is Sisu?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 3/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is Sisu? 08.08.2026 5m

  Trying to come up with a translation for the Finnish term sisu is a bit of a lost cause. Rotten Tomatoes described it as “a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds.” while the BBC has defined it as “strength, perseverance in a task that for some may seem crazy to undertake, almost hopeless”.  It’s not exactly resilience, because that comes after a setback. And it’s not perseverance either which is more linked to a long term goal, whereas sisu really relates to a given moment in time. It could be finding the strength to have a complicated discussion with a superior at work for example, or attempting to resolve a conflict. Sisu is based on honesty and respect, to oneself and towards others.  So where does it come from? What are some examples of people who personified sisu? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠ ⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠ ⁠How to make the most out of hybrid working?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What are the best ways of beating procrastination? 07.08.2026 6m

  Do you ever feel like you’re always in a rush, constantly getting things done at the latest possible time? It could be paying a bill, cleaning our home or even recording a podcast! Well you’re certainly not alone in that respect. According to Deacon Joseph Ferrari, who specialises in the area, 20% of us are chronic procrastinators. And a 2020 survey by Micro Biz Mag found that just 15.6% of people say they never procrastinate. So it’s something that affects almost all of us from time to time. And of course it can be a cause of stress and anxiety when we actually get around to doing whatever it is we’ve been putting off. So let’s discuss some ways of beating that pesky habit!  Why do we procrastinate anyway? If we’re hardwired like that, does it mean that it's impossible to stop procrastinating? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is conscious quitting? 07.08.2026 5m

  Following on from “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”, conscious quitting is another work-related term that’s gone viral in recent times. It’s based on the results of prominent surveys which have shown that people are increasingly prepared to walk away from a job if they feel their employers’ values don’t match theirs. For example, in February 2023 former Unilever chief executive Paul Polman reported on the findings of the Net Positive Employee Barometer. The survey of 4,000 UK and US based employees showed that employees are “worried about the future and want to work for companies who are doing something about it”. That could be taking action on issues like gender equality or environmental challenges for example. Which groups of people are most likely to be conscious quitters? Why has this phenomenon come to light now? Could the conscious quitting trend hurt companies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠ ⁠Is eating fish still good for you?⁠ ⁠Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Can deep sleep help stop dementia? 07.08.2026 4m

  It’s not news that if you don't get a good nights sleep you will probably not be your best the next day, but while you are snoozing, particularly in deep sleep, your brain is not just powered down, it is busy cleaning out the days toxins, almost like it is ‘washing your brain’ and getting it ready for the next day.   “Sleep is not just a state where things turn off. Sleep is a very active state for the brain – and it seems to be a special state for fluid flow within the brain,” says Laura Lewis, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University in the Guardian newspaper.  What happens if we don't get enough deep sleep? How can we boost our deep sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 6/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Which foods and drinks stain teeth? 06.08.2026 6m

  Having beautiful white teeth of course depends on good oral hygiene to a degree. But brushing and flossing alone aren’t the only factors. The structural integrity of our tooth enamel is actually determined by genetics, meaning some of us are more likely to experience decay than others.  The same goes for dentine, which is the calcified tissue that lies underneath tooth enamel, protecting the dental pulp encased within. Now dentine is actually yellow, which explains why our teeth gradually turn that colour when the enamel wears away. Tea and coffee are supposed to be bad at staining teeth, aren’t they? What about foods? Is there anything we can do apart from reducing our consumption? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does vaping do to the body?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 16/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet? 06.08.2026 5m

  If you are a pet owner you know how hard it can be to leave your furry friend at home when you go to work. You may worry about their wellbeing, feel guilty for not spending enough time with them or miss their companionship. According to a BBC article, more than 3 million people in the UK have taken on a pet since the start of the pandemic. Many of them have enjoyed working from home with their furry companions and are reluctant to leave them behind when they return to the office. What are the advantages of bringing pets to work? What are the disadvantages? So, would you be more likely to go to work if you bring your pet? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Do penises really get bigger in the summer? 06.08.2026 5m

  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. First Broadcast: 10/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices