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What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves? Aug 12, 2024

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According to a World Meteorological Organisation report from May 2023, it’s now more likely than not that global temperatures will surpass the key milestone of 1.5°C warming. This is of course down to human-related greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the El Nino weather phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean, which was confirmed to have started as of early June.

Of course the long term impact of such warming is expected to be catastrophic, but even in the short term it means that all of us are faced with increasingly frequent heatwaves, the likes of which saw temperature records broken across the UK in July 2022.

Should we take cold showers ? Should we drink a cold beverage ? Should we leave our fan on all night while we're sleeping ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is brain tapping, the viral technique for improving sleep quality?

What is the half and half drinking method?

How can heatwaves impact our mental health?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: July 13rd, 2023

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What are 3 sex tips to give your relationship a boost? Aug 12, 2024

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You might or might not be surprised to learn that warm weather naturally enhances the libido. According to a 2022 survey by the Kinsey Institute, 60% of Americans report that spring is the season when they most want to get under the duvet with their partner.

It all comes down to hormones. Light and warmth naturally stimulates our serotonin production, a mood-enhancing chemical. Additionally, it also increases testosterone production, a key player in libido. Light also activates the pineal gland, which regulates our sleep-wake cycles, further improving our mood. As a result, we become more pleasant and engaged in our relationships with others.

Why is this? So how do you boost your libido when the weather is not good? What's the second tip? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries?

Why has astrology come back into fashion?

What are the most addictive foods?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What is kakeibo, the mindful Japanese budgeting method? Aug 10, 2024

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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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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: July 8th, 2023

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Why are four leaf clovers considered lucky? Aug 08, 2024

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You’ve most likely heard of this plant before, and seen one if you were lucky! Maybe you’ve even tried to find one in a field or a garden. The four leaf clover is without doubt one of the most popular and fascinating symbols of luck.

A four leaf clover is a clover plant that has four leaves instead of the usual three. A clover plant is a type of herb that belongs to the pea family. It has small flowers that can be white, pink, or purple. It grows in many parts of the world, especially in temperate and humid regions.

How do four leaf clovers differ from regular clovers? Where does the myth come from? What are the most common uses of four leaf clovers? 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: June 17th, 2023

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What is the No Bra movement? Aug 02, 2024

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For women, wearing a bra to support their breasts may seem vital from puberty onwards. However, it’s claimed that bras may in fact be useless or even dangerous, which has led some to promote the No Bra movement. It has been linked to feminism, and isn’t universally accepted or popular.

Bras were invented at the end of the 19th century, gradually replacing corsets and revolutionising women’s daily lives. Since then, wearing the undergarment has become an automatic reflex and a rite of passage for girls when they start to develop into young women.

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: January 4th, 2020

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What is sea snot? Aug 01, 2024

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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: June 16th, 2021

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Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging? Jul 31, 2024

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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.

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What is the Dunning Kruger effect, the phenomenon that causes overconfidence? Jul 31, 2024

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Charles Darwin once wrote that “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge”, and real-life situations which reflect that are all too common. To cite just one prominent example, in January 1995, American men MacArthur Wheeler and Clifton Earl Johnson were arrested after carrying out coordinated bank robberies in the state of Pennsylvania.

Incredibly, they didn’t bother wearing masks, as they believed that rubbing lemon juice on their faces would make them invisible to security cameras. Actually no, but bear with me; I’m getting there. The case got a lot of media coverage, and piqued the curiosity of social psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger at Cornell University. They wanted to know how on earth someone could be so damn sure of themselves while believing something completely stupid.

Where does this effect come from? Is that what the Dunning and Kruger effect is then? What are the consequences of the Dunning Kruger effect? 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 Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 15.02.2023

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What are the strangest events at the Olympic Games? Jul 30, 2024

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The Olympic Games are known for their records, unforgettable stars, and moments that will forever be remembered. But (because there’s always a but), they’ve also hosted some truly bizarre events. These oddities, which did little to enhance the Games’ reputation, have largely been forgotten by history. We’re here to remind you of them in this episode!

Let’s start with the 1900 Games in Paris, which undoubtedly take the gold medal for the most absurd events. It’s hard to fathom what the organisers were thinking, but this year deserves its own ranking. For instance, spectators witnessed a 200-metre swim with obstacles, reminiscent of an obstacle course in Koh-Lanta, and even a poodle-shearing event.

What about the most absurd event of 1900? What do you mean by weapon-related events? 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 Amber Minogue.

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What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home? Jul 30, 2024

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The World Health Organisation suggests that 18° C is the perfect temperature to set your heating to, but in reality that is just an average. There are a number of variables to take into account.

For example, certain rooms might need to be heated more than others. And generally speaking, when we’re away from home or sleeping at night we can turn the heating down or off completely. That’s right, it can depend on age and medical conditions like thyroid problems for example. Where a certain temperature might be comfortable for some, for others it might be less bearable.

Isn’t it true that some people are more sensitive to the cold than others? Which rooms need to be heated more than others then? What should you do if your home is humid? 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 Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast : 11/12/2022

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