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How to use less water? Aug 25, 2025

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Water footprint matters because scientists have calculated that the climate crisis makes drought 20 times more likely, while the UN predicts that demand for fresh water will exceed supply by 40% by 2030.

You might think that you only use water when you drink, cook, wash, or flush the loo, but actually, you use much more water than that. According to Water UK, the average person in the UK uses 142 litres per day. That’s the amount of water that is needed to produce the food, clothes, and other products that you consume.

How can you reduce your water footprint? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do women live longer than men?⁠

⁠Does money really make us happy?⁠

⁠Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 3/10/2023

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What is hobby dating? Aug 20, 2025

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Perhaps you've already experienced that awkward feeling on a first date when you don't really know what to say to each other. Having a drink or going to a restaurant are great activities, but they don't always add much to the conversation. So, if you run out of questions you are often just left staring into each other's eyes and hoping for an opportunity to arise so that you might make a quick getaway! But this might be soon a thing of the past with the rise of the ‘hobby date’ in other words a date organized around an activity.

The idea is to introduce your date to something you already enjoy and sharing the experience together. This can take completely different forms, depending on each person's tastes. It might be a cultural outing to a museum, a hike in nature, an arts and crafts class or even cookery lesson. The idea is to choose an activity that you love or are curious about and then invite your partner to take part in it with you.

What does this involve? Didn't this already exist before? Do the same activities often stand out? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?⁠

⁠Could loud budgeting help you save money ?⁠

⁠How can I beat my work addiction ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 26/3/2024

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Is there any truth that lemon water is good for you? Aug 20, 2025

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Lemon water is a popular drink that many celebrities and wellness gurus swear by. But is it really as good as they claim? Or is it just another fad that has no scientific basis?

Lemon water has been linked to several health benefits, such as hydration. Drinking enough water is essential for your overall health, as it helps prevent dehydration, which can cause fatigue, headaches, dry skin, and constipation. Also lemon’s contain vitamin C which is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from free radicals, which are molecules that can cause inflammation and disease.

Are there any other benefits? And what are the myths about lemon water? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠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 broadcadt : 21/11/23

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What is domotics, the technology behind smart homes? Aug 19, 2025

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If you’ve ever had a “conversation” with Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa, you may well have been using a domotics system, without necessarily knowing what that means. The term refers to the use of robotic technology and electronic systems for controlling home appliances and devices. It’s also known as home automation, or simply a “smart home”.

And indeed the use of smart home devices has really taken off in the last decade or so. Devices like smart thermostats, security systems, intelligent lights and smart appliances have become more and more common. According to data shared by Finbold in 2021, 24.9% of internet users in the UK said they owned smart home devices. That figure was almost double the global average.

Where did domotics come from? What are the main benefits? Are domotics systems expensive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I have a healthier relationship with my smartphone?⁠

⁠What is this new toxic trend looksmaxxing all about?⁠

⁠How can I save on my water bill?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 28/06/2023

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Why do we get travel sick? Aug 16, 2025

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During summer holidays, many of us experience the discomfort of motion sickness while travelling by car, coach, plane, or boat. motion sickness is Also known as kinetosis and it’s particularly common in children but can also affect a lot of adults. According to the US government’s Medline Plus portal, one in three people are prone to it.

Symptoms include paleness, cold sweats, dizziness, a feeling of discomfort in the upper stomach, nausea, and headaches. If you’re affected, no doubt some of those unpleasant sensations will be familiar.

What causes motion sickness? What can I do to prevent motion sickness? What should I do if I start experiencing motion sickness? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Could textertunism be damaging your friendships?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What foods should you avoid to lose belly fat?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I cut my summer holiday spending?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 20/7/2024

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Is Bedrotting bad for your health? Aug 16, 2025

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Whether it’s reading, journaling, enjoying breakfast, or scrolling through social media, these are just a few activities people indulge in while lounging in bed. For some, this has evolved into an art form, popularized by a viral TikTok trend known as “bed rotting.” This habit embodies a laid-back attitude, where productivity and responsibilities are momentarily cast aside in favor of a few minutes or hours of procrastination.

Eleanor McGlinchey, a sleep psychologist at Manhattan Therapy Collective and Associate Professor of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University, suggests that spending time in bed before starting the day can provide a sense of control over our time and lives. The same concept applies at night: we attempt to reclaim control over our day by lingering in bed before sleep, effectively delaying bedtime. This phenomenon, known as revenge bedtime procrastination, serves as a form of rebellion against our daily responsibilities.

But what does this have to do with health? What are the potential problems of bed rotting? Can Bed Rotting Be a Sign of Withdrawal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why do some people believe in ghosts?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the placebo effect and how does it work?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could chronoworking make you work more efficiently?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 23/7/2024

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What is sea snot? Aug 15, 2025

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In the last few weeks, a thick and foul-smelling foam known as mucilage has appeared in the Marmara Sea on Turkey’s northwestern coast. It’s been unofficially dubbed sea snot by observers, which might sound like a name invented on a school playground. But there’s nothing funny about the environmental impact of this outbreak, which is a result of global warming and pollution.

How does this sea snot actually develop? Is this the first time the Marmara Sea has been impacted by sea snot? Do we know what the impact could be? Is there a way to make this sea snot disappear? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?⁠

⁠What are the world's least safe travel destinations?⁠

⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 16/6/2021

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What are the world's least safe travel destinations? Aug 15, 2025

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In past episodes of Do You Really Know, we’ve talked about the best holiday destinations in the UK and abroad, as well as how to find the most budget-friendly options. Today though, we’re going to talk about security.

The idea of visiting many countries all over the world is enticing, but it's important to remember that some destinations are significantly more dangerous than others. Rather than making decisions based on intuition, why not consider using guidance that’s actually based on facts and statistics. One such example is the annual risk map produced by Swedish software company Safeture, which ranks countries based on how safe they are for tourists.

Which are the most dangerous then? What if I really need to visit one of these countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Is Bedrotting bad for your health?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could intentional inflexibility help you succeed at work?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 24/7/2024

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How much money makes you happy? Aug 13, 2025

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Money can buy a lot, but can it buy happiness? This is a question that philosophers, economists, scientists and storytellers have puzzled over for some time; and if it can, then does more money make you even happier?

According to Prof Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, director at the University of Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre there is a definite link between money and happiness, especially at the bottom of the pay scale. So for example someone earning £20,000 who moved to £40,000 would experience a significant boost in happiness. However, to achieve that same happiness boost, you’d have to move from £40,000 to £80,000, then again £80,000 to £160,000. In order to get the same impact, you have to double each time.

What about the ‘happiness Plateau’ theory? Do happy people earn more money? Isn't there more to happiness than income? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠

⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠

⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 23/3/2023

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Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging? Aug 12, 2025

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If you're not up to date with your vaccinations, it might just be time to schedule an appointment with your doctor! When it comes to the diseases we’re going to be talking about today, you could be forgiven for thinking they were a thing of the past, consigned to history.

But believe it or not, some of them are making a comeback in the 21st century. Their resurgence can be partly explained by a false sense of security; basically we thought they were eradicated for good and let our guard down. As a result, vaccination rates fell, and preventive measures were relaxed.

What kind of diseases are we talking about? Did those diseases never really disappear then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?⁠

⁠What are the world's least safe travel destinations?⁠

⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 31/7/2024

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