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How can you spot a cloned website? Apr 10, 2024

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We're all aware that scammers are getting more meticulous day by day. Iit used to be our grandparents who were the primary targets of their schemes, but nowadays, even the most tech-savvy of us can fall prey to their tricks!

At Do You Really Know, we aim to keep you informed about all the latest types of scam, so you can understand how they work and protect yourself. Today, we're tackling the issue of identifying cloned websites, a type of scam that's been on the rise in recent times. This involves creating a mirror version, i.e. an exact replica, of an existing website.

Why do people clone websites? How can you really tell if a site is legitimate? What should I do if I identify a cloned website then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?

Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?

What is social jet lag?

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Why do doctors advise against chewing gum? Apr 10, 2024

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Chewing gum first appeared in the United Kingdom in the year 1911, when AMerican manufacturer William Wrigley founded a British subsidiary. And it’s only become more and more popular as time with time. During World War II, American soldiers traded sticks of gum with European locals for rations.

More recently, a widely-cited estimation from the early 2000s suggested there were 28 million regular chewers in the United Kingdom, making Brits the second biggest consumers of gum in the world!

Why do people say it's bad for us then? What about oral health? There you have it, now you know why doctors advise against chewing gum! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?

Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?

What is social jet lag?

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How to choose the best detergent? Apr 09, 2024

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In the days of yore, clothes were scrubbed with soap, brushes, and sheer elbow grease. But today, laundry detergents have revolutionized the way we clean our garments. These modern marvels remove stains without requiring Herculean effort. But navigating the overwhelming array of choices in the detergent aisle can be overwhelming.

The French consumer magazine 60 millions de consommateurs carried out an extensive study in February 2020 to answer just this question. They scrutinized 25 different washing powder brands. Their evaluation criteria included chemical risk, environmental impact, health considerations, washing efficiency, and color preservation.

There's so much choice how do you sort through it all? What were the results? Should you make your own washing to avoid chemicals? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?

Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?

What is social jet lag?

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What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers? Apr 08, 2024

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Millennials - how well, if at all, do you remember the Y2K bug hype? Back in the 1990s, everyone was freaking out about computers crashing when the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2000. That was because when computers were first built back in the mid-20th century, they stored years with only two digits instead of four, due to memory limitations. It was feared that when the clock ticked over from '99' to '00' in the year 2000, computers wouldn't recognise the new century and might revert to '1900'.

In the end, it turned out to be much ado about nothing - the widely predicted chaos didn’t materialise. But fast forward two decades later, and some people say we're looking at another potential computer meltdown on January 19, 2038. And at 3 hours, 14 minutes and 7 seconds past midnight, to be precise.

Why is 2038 the new date to watch out for? Is there any way to avoid this? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people constantly sexually aroused ?

Why are we afraid of the dark?

Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

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Why do people say the soul weighs 21 grams ? Apr 06, 2024

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A small chocolate bar. A tablespoon of honey. A hummingbird. Those are a few different things that weigh around 21g. And you can add the human soul to that list, according to the 21 grams experiment from the early 20th century. That’s right; while there’s no scientific evidence that the soul even exists, a theory emerged not only suggesting that it does, but also putting its weight at the figure of 21g.

The 21g figure comes from research by British doctor Duncan MacDougall. His observations led him to believe that at the moment a person dies, they lose exactly 21 grams in weight. And he was also convinced that if the soul exists, it must have a weight, just like any other physical matter.

How did a theory like that come about? How well was the experiment received?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people constantly sexually aroused ?

Why are we afraid of the dark?

Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

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Why are some people constantly sexually aroused ? Apr 05, 2024

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The condition we’re going to talk about today is pretty rare. It affects around 1% of women, but it can really disrupt the lives of those who suffer from it. Persistent genital arousal disorder, or PGAD for short, was officially identified by the medical community back in 2001, when Sandra Leiblum and Sharon Nathan published an article about it in The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. At the time, they called it persistent genital arousal syndrome, and identified five specific criteria for diagnosis.

These were then expanded by the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health in 2021. According to that organisation, PGAD refers to “persistent or recurrent, unwanted or intrusive, distressing sensations of genital arousal”. It is “most commonly experienced in the clitoris but also in other genito-pelvic regions” and “may include other types of genito-pelvic dysesthesia” like buzzing, tingling, burning, twitching, itch or pain.” The minimum duration for a diagnosis is 3 months.

Are you saying it’s like having a constant orgasm? So where does it actually come from then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are we afraid of the dark?

Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

Why do we get moles?

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Why are we afraid of the dark? Apr 04, 2024

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Fear of the dark is very common for children and usually starts between the ages of 5 and 10. At this age, children become more aware of the dangers around them. However, they often have difficulty correctly assessing just how real these dangers are. Usually, this fear disappears naturally as children gain confidence and grow up, but in rarer cases it may persist into adulthood.

Principally, it is because darkness alters our main sense of reference: sight. This sense has taken over from the others, and human beings are particularly helpless in the dark. Not being able to see what's around us generates a feeling of insecurity. So, deprived of sight, the imagination runs riot, and our brains fill in the void with monsters under the bed! Folk tales, fairy tales and legends often reinforce this, conveying the idea that the dark is the playground of evil creatures.

Why do we fear the dark ? Has it always existed ? What’s the difference between fear and phobia ? How can you overcome your fear ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Which bread is best for your health?

Has the climate breakdown really begun?

How small is a micropenis?

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Why do we get moles? Apr 03, 2024

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The number of moles we have on our bodies largely depends on sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Most people have 10 to 45 moles that appear during childhood and the teenage years.” Moles can vary in thickness, shape, colour, and they sometimes even have hair. They can pop up between your toes, on your scalp, on your earlobes or under your nails-anywhere really.

Rest assured, most of the time these small brown spots are completely harmless, but still it’s worth knowing some key info about moles. That's especially true given they can sometimes be cancerous, turning into a type of skin cancer called melanoma. According to Cancer Research UK, “there are around 16,700 new melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK every year.”

What are moles actually made of ? Which genetic factors are at play then ? How can you tell if a mole is dangerous ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Which bread is best for your health?

Has the climate breakdown really begun?

How small is a micropenis?

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How can I get my spring cleaning right this year? Apr 03, 2024

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So long rain and dreary skies, hello buds and sunshine! Spring typically injects a fresh dose of energy into our lives, as the arrival of warmer days sparks a desire to get out, start new projects, focus on ourselves, and embrace a healthier lifestyle.

What better way to clean your mind than by making sure you've got a clean, organised space to live in! Spring-cleaning offers the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into your indoor environment. By decluttering, scrubbing, and tidying up your living areas, you create an atmosphere that fosters mental clarity and creativity.

Where should I begin ? What order should I clean in ? What are some overlooked areas ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Which bread is best for your health?

Has the climate breakdown really begun?

How small is a micropenis?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Which bread is best for your health? Apr 02, 2024

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The French famously love their delicious baguette and a staggering 320 of them produced every second in France! But Brits, Americans, and people all over the world consume bread be it a baguette, bagel or a bap on a daily basis.

Bread, particularly white bread made from refined grains, is often considered unhealthy due to its high glycemic index, which can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels. This can be a concern for weight management and those with diabetes.

Why is bread considered unhealthy? Which bread should you choose from a nutritional point of view? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What's the happiest country in the world?

Why are young people going back to flip phones?

What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm?

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