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What is eatertainment, the "next-level" dining experience?

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

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[RERUN] What is Jurassic Park? Mar 02, 2023

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Jurassic World Dominion concludes the storyline which first started out in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, from 1993 onwards. Reviews of the latest film have so far been poor, but that won’t take anything away from the legendary franchise’s legacy. Let’s look back at some of the main talking points and secrets behind Jurassic Park.

The first two Jurasic Park films, both directed by Steven Spielberg, were adapted from novels by Michael Crichton. No surprises there. But what most people don’t know is that the two were actually working on another project, based on Crichton’s career as an emergency room physician. When Crichton told Spielberg about Jurassic Park, the director was so enthused he scrapped the other film. Universal Studios beat out stiff competition to buy the rights for $1.5M, before the first novel had even been finished!

How did Jurassic Park make it onto the big screen in the first place? What are some of the lesser known moments? What about the actors and characters? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes?

Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes?

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

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What is eatertainment, the "next-level" dining experience? Mar 01, 2023

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The term is a bit of a mouthful in more ways than one, but eatertainment has been growing rapidly in recent years. Of course, it’s the contraction of “eat” and “entertainment”, and refers to when eating out is more than just a meal; it has a unique entertainment aspect too.

A cinema that allows visitors to enjoy a meal during a film showing, or an indoor mini-golf course which you can play on while eating bar snacks. Eatertainment has been around for a while now, first taking off in the 2000s. And there’s certainly a generational aspect to the trend’s popularity. According to ModernRestaurantManagement.com, 78% of millennials prefer spending their money on experiences, rather than material products.

What’s the appeal for customers? Where in the world is eatertainment most popular? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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Will Facebook and Instagram start charging users? Mar 01, 2023

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Rumours about Meta starting to charge for its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram have been circulating for a long time now, and finally it has become a reality. On 19th February, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the creation of a $11.99 per month subscription for web users, which rises to $14.99 on Android and iOS devices.

Rest assured, free access will still be available as it has always been, but the new Meta Verified service offers some additional benefits that non-paying users won’t get. Despite Facebook and Instagram having some shared features, those who want Meta Verified on both platforms will have to pay twice. Right now the service is limited to individuals, with a minimum age restriction of 18. So businesses can’t use it for example.

How will the paid version be different? What features does it have? Is the blue tick the only feature? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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

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Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes? Feb 28, 2023

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In the UK you can only buy vapes or e-cigarettes if you are over 18, but the bright packaging, fruit flavors and affordable prices attracts teenagers who often use disposable single-use products like Elf and Geek bars. Now campaigners are calling for tighter restrictions on vapes to bring them more into line with cigarettes.

The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils in England, is asking for vapes to adhere to the same rules as cigarettes. This would mean they would have to be sold in plain packaging and kept out of reach and sight of children behind shop counters.

What would this change for Vapes? Are vapes harmful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are young people in Berlin being paid to party?

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

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[RERUN] What is the Door to Hell? Feb 28, 2023

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At 230 metres in diameter and 100 feet deep, it’s fair to describe the Darvaza Gas crater in Turkmenistan as colossal. This geological marvel is nicknamed the Door to Hell, and it's not the dimensions alone that make it unique. The crater has been spurting flames for half a century now, burning continuously ever since its formation in 1971.

It’s actually become the Central Asian country’s biggest tourist attraction by far, drawing in 10,000 visitors each year. But as you might expect, a burning gas crater does come with its fair share of safety hazards. Air around the edge of the crater is thick and hot, and it emits burning gusts of wind.

How natural is the Door to Hell then? Why will the fire soon stop burning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are young people in Berlin being paid to party?

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

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Why do we get goosebumps? Feb 27, 2023

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The term goose bumps appeared way back in the 17th century, and describes the well-known phenomenon which shows up when we’re cold, scared or simply feeling strong emotions. For example, going out underdressed in winter, hearing the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard, or watching a horror film.

Yes, indeed it can seem rather odd, but just like everything our bodies do, there’s a very logical explanation as to why they exist. Goosebumps are caused by the contraction of small muscles which are attached to our hair follicles. When that happens, hairs on our bodies are forced up, standing on their ends. The reflex is also known as piloerection.

It makes our skin look like poultry, doesn’t it? What about these days? Can we control when goosebumps appear? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?

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What is Oculus, Russia's new repressive AI tool? Feb 26, 2023

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It’s been just over a year now since Vladimir Putin sent Russian forces in to invade Ukraine. Since then, Russia has also intensified a long-standing disinformation war via traditional and digital media outlets. It wants to restore what it says is the truth, in the face of attacks from the West.

For example, Russians are forbidden from referring to the Ukraine conflict as a “war”. Instead they must call it a “special operation”. In mid-February, Russian state press agency Tass announced the launch of an automated internet-scanning system to detect any illegal content, which basically means anything that goes against the official party line.

How exactly will Oculus work then? Why did Tass refer to LGBT propaganda specifically? Could you say the noose is tightening around the Russian population? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?

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

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[RERUN] What is hogging? Feb 26, 2023

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As 2021 draws to close, let’s discuss a word which has become more and more widespread in the United States at the end of the year. This contemptible practice was called out by young woman Megan Mapes on TikTok in October 2021. She had herself been a victim of hogging in an American college.

The sexist and fat phobic ritual has caught on in some fraternities in the US. Male students compete to have sex with the establishment’s fattest girls, simply for their own amusement and as part of a twisted challenge. Some frat boys boast to their peers about having sex with an overweight girl when it happens. There have even been occasions when they have come into the bedroom while the act is happening, to harass and mock the victim.

Are these students fat fetishists then? And why are we hearing about hogging now? Have there been other instances of hogging? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why are young people in Berlin being paid to party? Feb 25, 2023

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Have you ever really wanted to have a night out, but felt you just couldn’t justify spending all that money? I magine you could hit up your city’s biggest nightlife venues, courtesy of the local authorities. Well that’s becoming a reality for young people in the German capital of Berlin.

Residents aged 18-23 have until the end of February to sign up for the new “Jugendkulturkarte”. It comes loaded with €50 worth of credit that can be used by the end of April. It’s valid on museum visits, cinema screenings and concert tickets for example. Many cities run similar schemes, but what makes the Berlin “Jugendkulturkarte” unique is that the Senate Department for Culture and Europe decided that 9 nightclubs should be eligible too.

How did nightclubs end up on a list of cultural venues? Why is techno so important? What is the cultural significance of techno? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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