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Why were the queen’s bees told of her death? Jun 06, 2025

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Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2nd, 1953. Today, it is difficult to comprehend the Queen's death. The announcement of the sad news of the Queen’s passing, like all of the events following her death, followed strict protocol. The Prime Minister was informed using a pre-arranged code “London Bridge is down”. And somewhere, deep in the gardens of Buckinham palace, the royal beekeeper informed the royal bees.

That’s right the beekeeper, John Chapple, who’s been the Queen’s beekeeper for 15 years and takes care of up to a million bees, personally went to each hive in both Buckingham palace and Clarence house, to let them know that the queen was dead. Interviewed for the daily mail he said ‘You knock on each hive and say, ‘The mistress is dead, but don't you go. Your master will be a good master to you.’ He then said a little prayer and put a black ribbon on each hive.

Why does he tell the bees? Where does this tradition come from ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

Date of first release : 22nd September 2022

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How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?

Should my next holiday be a staycation?

How can I beat inflation at the supermarket?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Could a bathroom divorce help your relationship to thrive? Jun 04, 2025

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According to a survey back in the 2010s, the average couple has 312 arguments a year. Household chores are one of the main reasons for arguing, and there’s one room in the home in particular which is connected to several of the most common argument triggers: the bathroom.

We’re talking about leaving stubble in the sink and all sorts of toilet etiquette infringements, like leaving the seat up or not replacing the toilet roll.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your own bathroom? Isn’t this all a bit ridiculous? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I strengthen my pelvic floor to increase sexual pleasure?

What is Focus Friday?

What’s the function of the perineum?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why does Nobel disease cause some winners to promote unscientific ideas? Jun 04, 2025

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For physicists, chemists, diplomats, medical researchers, and even writers, the Nobel Prize represents the ultimate accolade. Since Their inception in 1901, the purpose has been to honour those who "during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind", in their respective fields.

Now that wording comes from the will of Alfred Nobel himself, which was signed in November 1895 in Paris. The Swedish chemist and industrialist held over 350 scientific patents during his lifetime, with dynamite being the invention that made him extraordinarily wealthy.

Why winning a nobel prize is a double-edged sword? What causes winners to veer off course? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Which are the best cities in the world to live in?⁠

⁠How can I influence my dreams?⁠

⁠What are umbrella species?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast 2024-10-11

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What is kakeibo, the mindful Japanese budgeting method ? Jun 03, 2025

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There are a number of possible reasons why people don’t manage to save as much money as they would like. For example: paying for things with a credit card can make you forget how much you’ve spent, or you simply don’t earn enough to save in the first place. You might feel like money saving methods simply won’t ever work for you.

But let's go back to basics. A simple Japanese technique called “kakeibo” could just revolutionise your relationship with money. The word “kakeibo” roughly translates as "household expense book". It refers to a notebook where you list your income and expenses, divided into several categories. But there’s a purpose behind all of it, of course, which is being able to save money you otherwise wouldn’t.

Where does this method come from ? And why would it work better than other techniques ? How do I get started then ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Rufus the Hawks job at Wimbledon?

What is an eco-friendly beach ?

Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 08/07/2023

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What are Butler Cafés? Jun 03, 2025

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According to Chinese media outlet The Sixth Tone, butler cafés are enjoying impressive success. They’ve been springing up all over big cities since 2021.

In China, an interesting trend has been catching on. An increasing number of women are paying for male companionship in establishments known as butler cafés. Review sites list dozens of outlets offering butler services.

And how do they work? Is it a new concept? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is attachment theory?⁠

⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠

⁠How can I beat a hangover?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 23/9/2021

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What is “cottagecore”? Jun 02, 2025

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Cottagecore first started appearing online around 2017, but it wasn’t until the lockdowns of 2020 that it really took off. As more people grew tired of city life, social media, and the constant buzz of technology, they started dreaming of simpler, slower days. Vogue France even calls cottagecore the "new art of living."

It's about a longing for the past — for a time when people baked their own bread, sewed their own clothes, and life felt slower and softer. Cottagecore taps into the broader “slow living” movement, which encourages people to reconnect with nature and tradition instead of speeding up with the modern world.

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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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Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet? Jun 02, 2025

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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!

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⁠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

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What are the world’s biggest kleptocracies? Jun 01, 2025

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You may remember that we’ve talked about the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index in the past on Do You Really Know, which assigns each of the world’s countries a score from one to ten based on how democratic they are.

But have you ever heard of a kleptocracy? It’s a phenomenon that can creep into democracies and drag down their scores. A kleptocracy is a political system where corruption and money laundering are rampant. Public funds are often syphoned off and hidden in tax havens, with the families and inner circles of those in power frequently benefiting from these large-scale thefts.

Is the “klepto” part similar to kleptomania? Where does this happen? Are Western democracies immune to all this? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is healthwashing?⁠

⁠Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?⁠

⁠What are the benefits of No Nut November?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 27/11/2024

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How did the Act Up group change the way we think about AIDS? May 31, 2025

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Every year, 1st December is World AIDS day. To mark the occasion, let’s look back at the story of the Act Up group. Act Up started causing a buzz in New York in 1987, four years after the AIDS virus had been discovered.

The highly organised group met several times a week to discuss their action plan. They demanded more prevention and communication campaigns from the state, better access to care, transparency from pharmaceutical labs and an end to the deportation of undocumented migrants. They used shock tactics to attract the attention of the media.

When was this group formed? What kind of campaigns did they use? What are some examples of concessions secured by Act Up? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why is 'permacrisis' the new dictionary word of the year?⁠

⁠Is it dangerous if I get heart palpitations?⁠

⁠Why do we get great ideas in the shower?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 7/12/2022

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How can I strengthen my pelvic floor to increase sexual pleasure? May 30, 2025

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Your body is a complex machine, and sometimes it’s more intricate than we realize. Take the pelvic floor, for example. It’s a group of muscles that help control the urethra (to hold in urine) and the anus (to hold in gas and stool).

A stronger pelvic floor can enhance intimacy. For women, it can increase sensations and comfort. For men, it provides better control over performance.

What exercises can help strengthen the pelvic floor? Why should I care about my pelvic floor? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is healthwashing?

How can I stop being a people pleaser?

Why do we get recurring dreams?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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