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What is the pathological laughter condition that affects The Joker? Oct 14, 2024

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The Joker from the Batman universe is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating characters ever created. He’s been reimagined countless times, not only in comics but also in video games, TV shows, and films. It’s definitely no exaggeration to say he’s become a staple of pop culture!

In the Trecent Todd Phillips movie, we get to know a lot more about Arthur Fleck, a man who suffers from a condition that causes uncontrollable laughing fits, that are so intense that they unsettle everyone around him. Phoenix’s portrayal earned him both an Oscar and a Golden Globe.

Can people really laugh in such an uncontrollable way? Why can’t they stop then? 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.

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How to save money on your heating bill this winter? Oct 14, 2024

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As the cold weather closes in, it's time to put on the heating but there are plenty of ways to efficiently heat your home and save money. 46 percent of people believe it is better to leave the heating on low at all times however, according to experts from the Energy saving Trust it is better to only put the heating on when you need it.

The reason is that your home is constantly losing heat and if you have the heating on all day you are making greater losses, heat the house when you need it and you will only lose a minimal amount of heat. First, get to the heart of the issue - the boiler. If you have an older boiler, particularly over ten years, it is probably less efficient and may cost more. Make sure you get it serviced, and if needed consider changing it.

Is it better to leave the heating on low all day or only heat when I need it? How can I reduce heat loss? How else can I keep heat from escaping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian "Merchant of Death" freed by the US?

What is friluftsliv, the perfect Norwegian lifestyle trend for winter?

Can standing on one leg save your life?

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

First broadcast: 15/12/22.

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Why does Nobel disease cause some winners to promote unscientific ideas? Oct 11, 2024

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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.

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Is it dangerous if I get heart palpitations? Oct 11, 2024

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On average the human heart beats at a rate of 1.16 times per second, or 100 times per minute. Sometimes the heart rate gets faster, slower or is irregular. And the older we get, the more likely we are to experience heart palpitations.

The first thing to underline is that these palpitations are completely normal and harmless 90% of the time. Furthermore even if they’re particularly intense, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s anything serious. Irregular palpitations while resting could be extrasystoles. These are additional heartbeats that occur outside the physiological heart rhythm, and are known colloquially as skipped heartbeats or heart hiccups. We don’t know exactly why they happen, but again most of the time they’re harmless.

Why does my heart sometimes start racing even when I’m resting then? Should I be worried if that’s the case? What can I do to relieve palpitations when I’m getting them? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?

Why are Christmas adverts so moving?

Could Mastodon replace Twitter?

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

first broadcast : 5 décembre 2022

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What is Fridgescaping? Oct 10, 2024

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Ever thought about making your fridge as stylish as your wardrobe or living room? Afterall presentation is important. Welcome to the world of fridgescaping, a trend that’s taking TikTok by storm.

It’s all about transforming your fridge into a piece of art. Gone are the days of a simple, functional pantry. Now, you can adorn your fridge with beautiful vases, garlands, and even photos.

How Does Fridgescaping Work? Why Bother with Fridgescaping? Is It Hygienic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting?

What is the olive theory from Tiktok?

How is AI slop invading the internet?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Is sex without feelings ever a good idea? Oct 09, 2024

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With the rise of dating apps, it seems more common to have sex without being in love. Sex for sex's sake, promises to be mindless and commitment-free. In short: pleasure without the risk of pain, but this might not be the whole story.

Experts suggest that this trend reflects a deeper change in society. The separation of sex from love and emotional attachment is part of a broader societal shift towards consumerism and individual pleasure.

Why are people tempted by a quick fling? Is it even possible to detach your body from your feelings? So, by cutting ourselves off from feelings, do we deprive ourselves of some of the pleasure? Should we be wary of this kind of behavior? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?

Why do we get the post-sex blues?

Does sex help us to sleep better?

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Is staying friends with an ex really a good idea? Oct 09, 2024

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Most of us have to go through a painful breakup at some point in our life. Even if you thought you’d found your soulmate, started planning a grand future together and so on, sometimes things simply don’t work out.

Maybe your partner ended it unexpectedly, or maybe you did so yourself. But one question that often rears its head is whether it’s a good idea to remain friends after the breakup. It might be tempting at the start in particular, to avoid completely cutting an important person out of your life, especially if the friendship is authentic.

How can you tell if staying friends is really possible? Is it OK if I just don’t want to remain friends at all? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do children have imaginary friends?

Is sleeping naked good for you?

What are umbrella species?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why do children have imaginary friends? Oct 08, 2024

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What fun it is to have an imaginary friend to blame when you get into mischief! If you have children, you may have experienced a rather amusing situation where your little one blames a friend from their imagination for the mess in their room or a broken object.

At times like these, it’s hard to reprimand them, especially if they seem genuinely convinced of their innocence. The appearance of an imaginary friend may be disconcerting, but don’t worry, it’s actually quite common.

Is it normal? Does this risk damaging their mental health? How should we react as parents? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are we having children later and later?

What does eating junk food do to our brains?

Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Is it better sleeping with or without a pillow? Oct 07, 2024

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We don’t know about you, but some nights we just can’t fall asleep without turning onto our stomach. And when we do, we seem to drift off more easily when not using a pillow. But we do sometimes wonder whether doing that could have any negative health impact.

Just like your mattress and bed base, the pillow plays a key role in sleep quality, but it’s often the most overlooked part of our bedding. You see, experts say that a pillow should help keep your spine properly aligned while you sleep, maintaining its natural curve, especially at the neck. That helps reduce pressure on the intervertebral discs, preventing tension in the cervical area.

What are some of the other benefits? Are there any cases when it’s better not to use a pillow? What should you do if you keep waking up in pain?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?

Is sleeping in bad for your health?

Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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How can I protect myself from bank card skimming? Oct 05, 2024

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Using an ATM, paying for petrol or shopping at a retail store are pretty routine things that many of us do on a frequent basis. But it’s important to be aware of the often invisible threat posed by a criminal practice called skimming, which sees fraudsters clone bank cards.

Across the pond in the US, data analytics firm Fico reported a 96% increase in debit card skimming in 2023, and recent months have also seen prominent cases in the UK. Let’s take a moment to understand what skimming is a little better, and go over the best ways in which you can protect yourself.

Is it really possible to clone a bank card? Once they have my card details, how do they use them? Are banks doing anything to protect consumers? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How do sim swapping scams work?

What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?

Why do web addresses start with www?

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