Do you really know?

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  How many people does it take to start a revolution? 16.09.2026 4min

  Picture a packed football stadium. One fan stands up, hoping to start a Mexican wave. Nothing happens. Ten people join in? Still nothing. Twenty? No. But once around thirty people rise together, the wave spreads through the crowd. Physicists have studied this phenomenon in stadiums around the world and found a surprisingly consistent pattern: it takes about thirty people to get a wave going. That's known as a critical mass, the minimum number of people needed for collective behaviour to take hold. Could the same idea apply to something far more consequential, like a protest movement or even a revolution? So where's the tipping point? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is eco-anxiety?⁠ ⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠ ⁠What is ecological debt?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? 16.09.2026 6min

  Launched by a Polish startup in 2017, PimEyes is a powerful facial recognition software tool, which uses reverse image search technology. Just like with Google image search, users can submit an image of a person’s face and Pimeyes will find all images of that person online, providing links to the websites where they are located. It can be helpful for locating images that are difficult to find elsewhere, but there are also a host of privacy concerns. Pimeyes has been labelled the “most disturbing website on the internet” and “a stalker’s dream”. What is facial recognition? How does PimEyes work in practice? Why is this software problematic ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Is the fertility cliff real?⁠ ⁠How can I work better from home?⁠ ⁠Why do we get bad breath?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcasting 24/05/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is Munchausen Syndrome? 16.09.2026 6min

  If you have heard of Munchausen Syndrome before, it’s far more likely you’ve seen it represented in popular culture than in real life. Like a lot of psychological syndromes, it’s used as a dramatic device in many films and series, like Sharp Objects or The Politician to name just a couple.  The most recent example is The Act, which was created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean, and first appeared on Hulu in 2019. The series was inspired by a real-life case in the United States, and tells the story of a mother who convinces her daughter and the world that she suffers from leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and other disorders. Why would anyone do something like that? Where does the Munchausen part come from? Why is this syndrome so prevalent in pop culture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Is the fertility cliff real?⁠ ⁠How can I work better from home?⁠ ⁠Why do we get bad breath?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is the best time of day to take a shower? 15.09.2026 4min

  YouGov data from 2019 showed that 49% of Brits shower once per day, while 20% do so 4 to 6 times per week. And 6% even shower more than once per day! That’s despite dermatologists saying that we don’t really need to shower every day. According to health professionals, both routines come with certain benefits. You might want to know the pros and cons of each option. For example, a morning shower can wake you up and boost your creativity for the day ahead. What about evening showers then? So, does the evening shower win? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is wellness syndrome?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are subway shirts, the viral anti-harassment trend?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Who are the main victims of natural disasters? 15.09.2026 4min

  Natural disasters lead to damaged property, loss of life, psychological trauma, displaced individuals and families, among other consequences. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the number of natural disasters has increased five times since 1970. Researchers from all over the whole world have dedicated their careers to studying natural disasters. And they all agree on one thing. The poorer people are, the more likely they are to suffer the consequences. There’s a bitter irony to the fact that countries that have contributed the least to climate change are being hit the hardest by climate-related events.  Are there any figures to back that up? Are there differences within a single country? What about other forms of inequality? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is Truth Social?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is the Karpman drama triangle?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 9/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Could job enrichment make your work more rewarding? 15.09.2026 4min

  A lot has changed in the workplace since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Companies have had to figure out how to best manage remote work for their employees, all the while supporting their career development and helping them feel more satisfied at work. Well, the concept we’re going to talk about today may be just what’s needed to address those challenges. It’s a modern HR strategy known as job enrichment and basically, it means making an employee’s role more fulfilling. How can companies do that ? What does this all mean in an actual job though? Are protein bars really worth it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠What is microwork?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Can a messy desk help some people work better?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why do we have irrational thoughts at nighttime? 14.09.2026 5min

  We've all been there. You wake up in the middle of the night and simply can’t get back to sleep, no matter how hard you try to relax. Suddenly, a problem that seemed insignificant earlier feels enormous. You overthink it and imagine the worst. Then morning arrives, and you realise you’d blown it out of all proportion.It’s a very common experience: anxious, irrational thoughts can feel much more intrusive at night. But why does our brain react this way? Does this phenomenon have a name? What can I do to get a more peaceful night's rest then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Which foods will help you get a good night's sleep? Is sleeping less than 6 hours a night the equivalent to being drunk? How can I free myself from negative thoughts? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What 5 foods can improve brain performance? 14.09.2026 5min

  Eating a healthy diet that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish can help you keep your brain in tip-top shape. There are plenty of brain boosting foods but here are five that you might want to start including.  First of all, oily fish. When people talk about brain foods this is often at the top of the list. This type of fish includes salmon, trout, tuna, herring, and sardines, all of which are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are a major building block of the brain, and they play a role in sharpening memory and improving mood, as well as protecting your brain against cognitive decline.  What if you do not eat fish? What foods are good for memory? What’s an all round good food for the brain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does the year begin on January 1st?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 27/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What does my urine colour say about my health? 14.09.2026 5min

  Over the course of our lifetime, we around 34,000 litres of urine, according to Business Insider. Urine evacuates the nitrogen-containing waste produced by the organs and expelled into the blood, like urea and uric acid for example. It's also made up of water and mineral salts. It tends to be a clear shade of yellow, ranging from pale to dark at different times of the day. Nevertheless, our pee can come in as many as ten different shades, which can on occasion lead to unpleasant surprises when going to the bathroom. Some are due to what we eat and drink, while others are caused by health conditions like urinary infections, diabetes or kidney stones. As we approach World Kidney Day, which falls on 9th March every year, let’s take a moment to go through all those various colours and what they may mean from a health perspective. To start out, why is it yellow most of the time? What are the oddest colours urine can take on? What if the colour doesn’t go back to normal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we hiccup?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/3/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Could insects replace meat? 13.09.2026 4min

  Although it is quite usual to find insects in markets in both Africa and Asia it is rather more unusual for people in the West to eat them. However, with increased awareness of animal welfare and environmental concerns around eating meat people are beginning to think more seriously about insects as food rather than something to be swatted. The problem is that a lot of people find eating bugs pretty off putting, but now scientists have discovered that mealworms, traditionally used as pet food or as bait for fishing, have a rather meat-like flavour when cooked with sugar and could maybe offer new hope to the insects-as-food debate. What are the benefits of eating insects? What are the disadvantages of eating meat? So will we be seeing insects in supermarkets soon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 27 septembre 2022 To listen to the latest episodes, 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. First Broadcast: 14/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people? 13.09.2026 5min

  Young people have much less of an appetite for sex these days, it seems. The phenomenon has been labelled a “sex recession” in the media and terms like “puriteens” have emerged to describe sex-shy youngsters.  Studies have backed up the idea of a sex recession too. One published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior journal in November 2021 found that the proportion of adolescents reporting no sexual activity is on the rise. What factors explain the celibacy trend? Sex positivity seemed to be all the rage these days, what happened to that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠ ⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠ ⁠What is a ‘lazy girl’ job?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 11/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Is nostalgia good or bad for us? 13.09.2026 7min

  Have you ever noticed how revisiting films from your childhood, listening to old tunes, or flipping through cherished books can bring on a certain sense of solace. Your past is intricately woven into your present; it shapes who you are and influences the person you go on to become. With its comforting embrace of fond memories, nostalgia seems to breathe new life into past moments, giving us a boost. What actually happens in our brains when we get nostalgic then? Is nostalgia always good for us then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How has Taylor Swift changed USA?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the triangular theory of love?⁠⁠ Where does the old cat lady stereotype come from? First Broadcast: 18/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex? 12.09.2026 5min

  Whether it’s out of necessity or for enjoyment, lubricant helps a lot of people in their sex lives. According to The Cleveland Clinic: “Around 17% of people assigned female at birth (AFAB) age 18 to 50 report problems with vaginal dryness during sex, even before menopause takes place.” And that figure increases to 50% after menopause. There are a number of factors that can contribute to insufficient lubrication. These include certain hormonal contraceptives, medications, conditions like diabetes, or pregnancy and breastfeeding.  What’s the actual purpose of lubricant? Do lubricants actually enhance sexual pleasure though? How would I go about choosing the right one? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is sexsomnia?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What's the best time of day to have sex?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser’s best friend? 12.09.2026 5min

  We’ve already talked about narcissistic abusers in a previous episode of Do You Really Know? Let’s refresh your memory: narcissistic abusers, or NAs for short, are people with manipulative tendencies, who inflict a range of toxic behaviours on their target and position themselves as victims. Now NA-victim relationships don’t always exist solely between two individuals. There can be one or more additional figures in this dynamic – that of the accomplice. And the accomplices of NAs are actually known as Flying Monkeys. Where does this term come from? How do NAs choose their flying monkeys? What strategies can you use to handle flying monkeys effectively? 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: 12/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Are our perfumes toxic? 12.09.2026 5min

  Perfume is a luxury product worn by people all around the world, but fragrances are not without health risks. Perfumes use a mix of chemicals, some are natural, such as essential oils from plants, but many of them are synthetic, meaning they are created in a laboratory. The problem is that the perfume industry is not very transparent about what goes into their products. They can hide hundreds of ingredients under the vague term "fragrance", without disclosing them to the consumers or the regulators. This means that we don't really know what we're spraying on our skin, clothes, and hair and some can be irritating and cause allergies. Even high quality famous brands can contribute to allergies which affect between 5 and 25 million people in Europe. Which brands? How is this possible? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I move house stress-free?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is Focus Friday? 11.09.2026 5min

  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 choice for American workers when naming their most productive day of the week. The slump is likely down to having worked hard over the first four days of the week, as well as thinking ahead to the weekend. What’s more, your colleagues are in the same frame of mind too. But in recent years, a method has emerged to combat this phenomenon and potentially turn Friday into the most impactful day of the week. It’s known as Focus Friday. How does it work? How can you implement it on your own? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠How to use less water?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠What is Pokémon?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠What is ecological debt?⁠⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is the Papageno effect, which helps prevent suicide? 11.09.2026 4min

  You may have heard of the Werther effect, named after Goethe's 1774 novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. After the story's hero takes his own life, the book was linked to a wave of copycat suicides. Even today, research suggests that when a celebrity's suicide receives extensive media coverage, suicide rates can rise by an average of 13%. The effect has been observed following the deaths of Marilyn Monroe, Dalida, Kurt Cobain and Robin Williams. So what is the Papageno effect? So should the media avoid talking about suicide? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How is toilet paper helping to reduce suicide in Japan? What is the Werther effect? What is the Pygmalion effect? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What are the health benefits of walking up stairs? 11.09.2026 5min

  Have you ever heard ot the stairs test? Experts say it’s an excellent gauge of a person’s overall health. The idea is to run up as many flights of stairs as your body allows you to. If you can’t manage two flights at a brisk pace, you may need to consider lifestyle changes to improve your health. Meanwhile if you can climb eight or more, the chances are you’re in excellent health already. But beyond being a good health indicator, taking the stairs is a fantastic way to stay in shape. It combines muscle strengthening and cardiorespiratory work. Whether it’s in public transport, at your workplace or even at home, I’m sure you can think of an opportunity to fit some stair-climbing into your daily routine. What does climbing stairs do to the body then? Why is it sometimes so challenging? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can you protect yourself from being mugged?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to use less water?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How did Covid lead to the emergence of meta cities?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Are you a time optimist? 10.09.2026 5min

  A time optimist is someone who is overly optimistic about how much time they have to do something, and therefore often ends up being late or missing deadlines. They tend to underestimate how long tasks will take, overestimate how much they can accomplish in a given period, and ignore potential delays or interruptions. They may also have a distorted perception of time, losing track of how fast it passes or how much is left. Time optimists are not necessarily lazy or irresponsible. They may have good intentions and high ambitions, but they lack realistic planning and prioritisation skills. They may also suffer from procrastination, perfectionism, or fear of failure, which prevent them from starting or finishing tasks on time.  Are there any benefits to being a time optimist? And how can you become more punctual and productive if you are a time optimist? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is a transference in psychiatry?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Does cold weather really make us sick?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How to save money on your heating bill this winter?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 14/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why do you get a stitch in your side? 10.09.2026 4min

  You know the feeling: you’re running, cycling, or doing some other physical activity, and suddenly you feel a sharp pain in your side, just below your chest. It’s like someone is stabbing you with a needle, and it makes you want to stop and catch your breath. Although there is no precise definition of exactly what a stitch is, everyone knows how to recognise it. This pain, which often prevents you from breathing, walking or running properly, disappears a few minutes after you stop exerting yourself. And while it can be a little frightening, it is completely benign and causes no complications.  But where does the stitch come from? What can you do to avoid it? What if the stitch is already there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 20/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices