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How does daylight saving affect your health? May 04, 2025

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Daylight saving time (DST) It’s the practice of advancing your clocks by one hour during the spring and summer months, and then turning them back in the autumn and winter. The idea is to make better use of natural daylight and save energy. But some people question if it really works and if there are any advantages to us at all.

Daylight saving time was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 to conserve candles. But it wasn’t implemented in the United States until 1918, during World War I, as a way to save fuel. Since then, DST has been adopted by many countries around the world . It was first introduced in the UK in 1916, during World War I, as a way to save coal. In the UK, DST begins on the last Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October.

But what are the benefits of DST? Does it really save energy? Does changing our clocks affect our sleep and well-being? 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 Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 26/10/2023

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Could the liking gap be harming your new relationships? May 02, 2025

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Ever walk away from a date or social event wondering, “Did they even like me?” You’re not alone—and the answer might not be what you think.

Psychologists call it the liking gap: the tendency we all have to assume people like us less than they actually do. It’s common in dating, new friendships, and even in fresh work environments. But here’s the kicker—this self-doubt can sabotage potential relationships before they’ve even started. A 2018 study in Psychological Science showed most people underestimate how much others enjoy their company. Why? Because we’re often too critical of ourselves.

So, how can you overcome the liking gap—and stop second-guessing every social interaction? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How often should you really wash your clothes?

Why are voice notes so divisive?

Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?

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

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What is mansplaining? May 02, 2025

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Have you ever noticed a man explaining something to a woman in a supremely confident way which suggests he absolutely knows more than her about the subject? Well, there’s a term for that, which is mansplaining.

A recent thread on parenting forum Mumsnet invited women to share their worst examples of mansplaining. Among them were patronising explanations of the offside rule, a gas man telling a qualified engineer to wait for her partner to get home so he could tell him how to fix the boiler rather than her and a male doctor telling a pregnant woman not to worry as C-sections aren’t painful!

How long has mansplaining been around? Why do men do this then? Are they really all that bad? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you avoid bed bugs when you travel?

What is microwork?

How does pollution affect my mental health?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 19/7/2021

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How often should you really wash your clothes? Apr 30, 2025

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Most of us have that pile of clothes in limbo—not quite dirty, not quite clean. But do we actually need to wash our clothes as often as we do? The answer might surprise you.

A rise in laundry loads in the UK has led to more water usage, higher energy bills, and more microplastic pollution. Synthetic fabrics, in particular, shed microfibres during washes. But experts say we could cut down—jeans, for example, don’t need a wash until 15 to 30 wears, and wool jumpers? Up to 15 wears. Meanwhile, underwear and socks still need a wash after every use (no surprises there!).

So how can you keep clothes fresh between washes? And does washing less really make a difference?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you clean your hair without using shampoo?

What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

Why do our tastes change as we get older?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming? Apr 29, 2025

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The idea of carbon footprint dates back to the early 2000s and ironically was introduced by oil giant BP. But recently, a new concept was created: the climate change shadow.

It's a relatively recent addition to the ever growing list of terms relating to climate change. American writer Emma Pattee introduced the idea of the climate shadow in a blog post for Mic.com in December 2021, as a more comprehensive metric for each person’s impact on the climate crisis.

What exactly contributes to my climate shadow? Isn’t that very similar to a carbon footprint? How useful is the concept of a climate shadow? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can you clean your hair without using shampoo?

What is the Batman effect?

What is cookie jarring in the dating world?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast : 10/08/2022

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What is the Batman effect? Apr 28, 2025

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For many people, asserting themselves at work is a real challenge. There’s a lot of possible reasons for that, including stress, anxiety, new responsibilities, deadlines, personal issues or a lack of self-confidence for example. But there is an active congitive strategy, actually a pretty simple one, based on the psychological concept of "self-distancing," that could help you overcome these obstacles and become more confident in the workplace: the Batman effect.

Batman is the powerful, vengeful, and ultra-confident alter ego of Bruce Wayne, a billionaire who was traumatised by the murder of his parents when he was a child. When he dons the Batsuit though, the adult consumed by sadness becomes the hero of Gotham City. In the same way, the Batman effect allows people to access their heroic selves.

Why Batman ? Does it work for adults too ? How can I use the Batman effect then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is cookie jarring in the dating world?

What is hobby dating?

How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 17/10/2023

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Why do people R-bomb in the dating world? Apr 26, 2025

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We’ve talked about a lot of dating trends on Do You Really Know, many of which are pretty negative. And the subject of today’s episode is no exception. R-bombing might sound pretty dramatic, but in fact it just refers to leaving someone on read when they message you.

You know, those annoying blue ticks you see on whatsapp which tell you your message has been seen. They light up and you expect the other person to start typing back; only they never do? Well if that’s happened to you, then you’ve been R-bombed!

Isn’t that the same as ghosting? Why do people do it then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How do I know if I'm allergic to gluten?

Are gas cookers dangerous?

Why is funflation causing us to spend more on live entertainment?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What household products should I avoid? Apr 25, 2025

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Cleaning can feel satisfying, but did you know many household products might actually harm your health? A 2021 Which? study revealed that nearly half of common UK cleaning products contain potentially dangerous chemicals. Even those labeled “eco-friendly” or “for sensitive skin” aren’t always safe.

Preservatives like Methylisothiazolinone and Benzisothiazolinone are known to cause allergic reactions, while others may disrupt hormones or affect reproductive health. And then there’s bleach—a go-to for many households, but a major contributor to indoor air pollution and respiratory problems.

So how can you clean safely without risking your well-being or the environment? Or my health ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?

Should we be worried about the Lensa AI avatar app?

How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?

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

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How much do surrogate mothers get paid? Apr 25, 2025

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The NHS says that one in seven couples may have difficulty conceiving, which can be a traumatic experience for those who want to have children. Sometimes, infertility can be treated through medicine or surgery, and other times assisted conception through artificial insemination or IVF helps those couples get pregnant.

But other times, it just doesn’t work out and a couple aren’t able to have a child on their own. Surrogacy may be an option in such cases. It’s a process where a woman, known as a surrogate mother, agrees to carry a child for the couple who are unable to conceive.

Is that even legal? Why would someone choose to be a surrogate mother? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people clumsier than others?

What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?

How to follow the beach flag system?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 15/7/2024

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How does climate change cause allergies? Apr 22, 2025

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Hay fever already affects around 20% of people in the UK—and that number is expected to rise sharply. A 2024 University of Manchester study found that cases have increased by 33% in the last 20 years, a trend driven in part by climate change, along with urbanisation and pollution.

The World Health Organization now classifies allergies as a global health concern, predicting that by 2050, half of the EU’s population could suffer from chronic allergies. Why? Rising CO₂ levels are fueling pollen production, and shifting seasons are extending the pollen calendar, making allergy risks more intense and longer-lasting.

But are people in cities more at risk than those in the countryside? And what can you do to protect yourself from worsening symptoms?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is binge eating disorder?

Should I quit air travel to save the planet?

What are the most common sexual kinks?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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