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Is sleeping less than 6 hours a night the equivalent to being drunk? Jun 16, 2025

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We've all been there - it's late, you're exhausted, but sleep just won't come. You toss and turn, check the clock every few minutes, and the longer you're awake, the more anxious you feel about how little rest you're going to get. Morning comes, and even though you're barely functioning, you drag yourself out of bed, grab a coffee, and stumble through the day in a fog.

And it’s not just your imagination. When you sleep less than six hours a night, your brain starts to operate as if you were legally drunk.

What do researchers mean by "drunk"? Why compare sleep deprivation to alcohol? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?

What are the dirtiest objects in your home?

Why do we get travel sick?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved? Jun 15, 2025

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Every year, an average of four planes and twenty boats vanish in this notorious area.

Straddling the line between legend and reality, the Bermuda Triangle has inspired countless adventure novels and films, continuing to captivate the public’s imagination. This vast region spans approximately 500,000 square kilometres, situated between Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Bermuda archipelago.

How did the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle come about? Why is this area so high-risk? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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

⁠Why do we consider Friday 13th unlucky?⁠

⁠Are women really more emotional than men?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What's the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when moved by love? Jun 13, 2025

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Have you ever been deeply moved when experiencing or witnessing a moment of powerful human connection? It might be the unexpected urge to hug a stranger at a music concert, for example, or a touching moment at an important life event like a birth, wedding or funeral.

Well without realising it you’ve been experiencing an inspirational feeling known as “kama muta”. It’s been described by the Guardian as “the powerful emotion you didn’t know you had”.

Where does the name come from? If we all feel it, why haven’t we heard of it before? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I save money on my gas bill?

What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?

Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is the three loves theory? Jun 11, 2025

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What if you could only fall in love three times in your life? Well that’s the idea behind the three loves theory, that breaks our romantic lives down into three key relationships: the idealised love, the intense love, and the calm, enduring love.

In essence, each of these relationships teaches us something about ourselves and what we expect from love. They help shape who we are and how we relate to others.

Is the third love the real deal then? What about if you have a fourth or fifth relationship? Are you saying that can’t be real love ?
In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?

What are the dirtiest objects in your home?

Why do we get travel sick?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Sleep divorce: is it a good idea to sleep in separately? Jun 09, 2025

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Sleeping next to your partner can be comforting, but it also means dealing with snoring, night sweats, or fighting for space on a too-small mattress. For some couples, the trade-off isn’t worth it. A recent study by Apinio for the Emma mattress brand found that one in three couples continue to love each other but choose to sleep in separate bedrooms.

According to Nuffield Health’s 2023 Healthier Nation Index, only 36% of UK adults rated their sleep as 'good', with the average person getting just 5.91 hours per night - well below the recommended 7.5 to 8.5 hours. Sleep disturbances are common, and sharing a bed can exacerbate issues like snoring, restlessness, or differing sleep schedules

Doesn't sleeping apart risk damaging the relationship? Is sleeping apart a new idea? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?

What are the dirtiest objects in your home?

Why do we get travel sick?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue

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How can I tell if I’m at risk of ‘quiet firing’? Jun 09, 2025

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Whereas quiet quitting is all about employees sticking to doing the bare minimum, quiet firing is kind of the opposite. It’s when an employer nudges an employee towards the exit door, either subtly or not so subtly.

It isn’t always easy to detect, but there are some signs suggesting that you might be a target of quiet firing.

What should I be looking out for then? Isn’t quiet firing illegal? What should I do if I feel like I’m being targeted? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is quiet hiring?⁠

⁠Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?⁠

⁠How can I manage my chronic pain?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 21/10/2022

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Why do we change clocks twice per year? Jun 09, 2025

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“Spring forward, fall back” goes the saying; that’s right - today, Sunday the 27th of October 2024, saw the clocks go back an hour, meaning it gets dark earlier all of a sudden and winter is on its way!

If there’s one day, or rather two days, of the year where you don’t want to schedule any important appointments, it’s on a day when the clock changes. Forgetting the time change is something that’s happened to all of us at least once in our lifetimes. Changing our clocks is so ingrained into our culture that we never really call it into question. But it has actually become a subject of debate in recent years, with some people even saying we should do away with the whole idea.

Who first came up with the idea then? What’s the point of it all? Why is it a subject of debate then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why is Disney becoming unpopular?⁠

⁠What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?⁠

⁠Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 30/10/22

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Why did the man who invented the lobotomy win a Nobel Prize? Jun 08, 2025

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In 1949, neurologist Egas Moniz reached the pinnacle of his career when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine. He received this honor for what is now known as a lobotomy, though at the time it was referred to as leucotomy, "for its therapeutic value in certain psychoses."

This controversial medical procedure, widely used in the 1940s, was later deemed barbaric and eventually banned in the 1980s. However, the legacy of this Nobel Prize is now under considerable scrutiny, with many critics calling for its revocation. The Nobel Foundation, on the other hand, stands firm, asserting that Egas Moniz's name will remain among the laureates.

But what exactly is a lobotomy? So, in what historical context did this practice emerge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is reverse ageing?⁠

⁠Could Turmeric help indigestion?⁠

⁠What is an oil shock?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 22/10/2023

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Will ChatGPT replace Google? Jun 08, 2025

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The ChatGPT AI chatbot has grabbed a lot of attention since it was released in December 2022. GPT stands for generative Pre-trained transformer, and the chatbot is based on one of the most advanced AI language models currently available.

Those who’ve tested it have been impressed at how it generates complex, human-like responses to many different kinds of questions. It’s also been used to write essays and scripts for a TV sitcom. It’s led to speculation that AI will soon revolutionise industries, and could even replace Google, which has an 84% search engine market share according to Statista.

Why would people stop using Google to browse the internet? Are there any drawbacks? Is ChatGPT meant to be used as a search engine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How to interact with ChatGPT?⁠

⁠How can I work better from home?⁠

⁠Can this budgeting method help us save better?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 25/01/2023

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Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry? Jun 07, 2025

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You’ve probably seen the ads for products and services that promise to make you happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. Things like journals, air purifiers, crystal jewellery, and of course, bubble baths.

These are all examples of what some experts call ‘faux self-care’: the idea that we can buy our way out of stress, burnout, and depression.It’s also based on the idea that we are responsible for our own wellbeing, and that we shouldn’t expect or demand care from others. This is especially true for women, who are often expected to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities without complaining or asking for help.

But does faux self-care really work, or does it make us feel worse in the long run? And how can we practise real self-care? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do some people confuse their left and right?⁠

⁠Why did the man who invented the lobotomy win a Nobel Prize?⁠

⁠Is binge drinking over in the UK?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 24/10/2023

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