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Is wine in cans better for the environment? Feb 16, 2023

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First there were screw top wines, then wine in boxes and now the latest alternative is wine in cans. Although it’s still relatively niche, it's a fast growing market, making up around 10 % of overall wine sales in the US according to the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida.

Glass bottles, according to a 2014 study by the Wine Institute, an industry association of California wineries, found that glass bottles accounted for 29% of the carbon footprint of wine. This however does not include the impact of transport or take into account the method used to create glass bottles in the first place which is itself very energy intensive. And, although glass is recyclable only 31% of bottles compared to 50% of aluminium cans are recycled in the US.

How is wine in cans better for the environment? What are the other advantages of wine in cans? But what about the taste? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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

Why does time go by faster with age?

Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?

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

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What is the Dunning Kruger effect, the phenomenon that causes overconfidence? Feb 15, 2023

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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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Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?

Why is going to the cinema so romantic?

What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend?

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

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Why does time go by faster with age? Feb 15, 2023

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Do you remember how as a kid, it would always seem like an eternity waiting for Christmas or your birthday to come around? But having reached adulthood, it seems like the years just fly by.

It’s a funny thing, but as we get older, time simply seems to go by quicker. Of course in reality the passage of time doesn’t change at all. But it’s been established that our perception of time passing is altered as we age. In recent years, American mechanical engineering professor Adrian Bejan came up with a new theory on the subject, which was published in the European Review journal in March 2019. He suggested that as we grow older our brain’s cognitive abilities wane.

What research has been done into that phenomenon? Are there any other theories out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?

Why is going to the cinema so romantic?

What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language? Feb 14, 2023

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Gary Chapman is the author of The Five Love Languages, a book first published in 1992 that outlines how people express and experience love. He argues that romantic miscommunications come about due to people expressing love to one another using different “languages”, and therefore struggle to understand one another.

But, if you understand your own love language, you can ask for what you need and be in tune to the needs of your partner. According to Chapman, the different ways people can communicate their love is through; acts of service, gift-giving, physical touch, quality time, and words of affirmation.

What are the 5 languages? Is there any science behind love languages? How does knowing the love languages help relationships? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is going to the cinema so romantic?

What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend?

How often should I wash my hair?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why is going to the cinema so romantic? Feb 13, 2023

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As date night options go, the cinema is a timeless classic which can be both fun and romantic. Even in the age of “Netflix and chill”, there’s an appeal to the immersive experience you can only get watching a film on the big screen. So if you’re wondering what to do this Valentine’s Day, why not book a cinema visit?

You may not be having a conversation, but you can interpret body language. If it’s a first date, and they’re on their phone all the time, that might be off putting. If your date is comfortable enough to hold your hand or let you put your arm around their shoulder without it being awkward, that’s a good sign. Of course, don’t be pushy or intrusive. Make sure you ask your date for consent before trying any kind of physical intimacy.

How can you have a good date when you’re not even talking to one another during the film? Any tips for a great cinema date? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How often should I wash my hair?

Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?

Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?

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

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What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend? Feb 12, 2023

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“You’re hot and you’re cold, you're yes then you're no, you're in then you're out, you're up then you're down.” So goes Katy Perry’s hit single Hot n Cold back in 2008, talking about a romantic relationship which is unstable due to one of the partner’s mood swings.

Maybe you yourself have been with someone like that in the past. They would shower you with attention one day, only to ghost you the next. There’s actually a term in the dating world for that kind of person: a prowler! Another perfect example from fiction is the character of Jasper in Nancy Meyers’ Christmas film The Holiday, played by Rufus Sewell. Check it out if you haven’t seen it!

Don’t predators “prowl” in the wild? What negative effects can prowling have? How can I protect myself from a prowler? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How often should I wash my hair?

Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?

Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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[VALENTINE'S DAY] What is Galentine's Day? Feb 12, 2023

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Do You Really Know talks about love for Valentine's Day on February 14th! To understand everything about love relationships and current dating methods, we decipher together the new concepts that make love today.

With Valentine's Day less than a week away. But even though it's a highly commercialized tradition, many of you may find this holiday ridiculous, for a variety of reasons. For example, why should love only be celebrated within a couple? True friendships can be just as strong, so why shouldn’t we celebrate them in a similar way? Well, the creators of Galentine’s Day certainly think women can and should do so!

Who came up with the idea? And what exactly happens at a Galentine's Day party? Has Galentine's Day crossed the borders of pop culture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How often should I wash my hair?

Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?

Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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What are the secrets to a long lasting relationship? Feb 11, 2023

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According to the Daily Mail, the “seven year itch” in relationships is now a thing of the past. The average relationship length is just two years and nine months, according to a UK survey from 2014. Since the late 20th century, long-lasting relationships have tended to be the exception rather than the norm. It’s a trend that has fascinated researchers, with many carrying out studies in search of the secrets behind a lasting relationship.

What can we learn from those studies then? What about physical signs of affection? What factors are giveaways that a relationship won’t last then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How often should I wash my hair?

Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?

Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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Do aphrodisiacs really work? Feb 10, 2023

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You’ve no doubt heard that certain foods can increase desire, or even improve sexual performance. Oysters, ginger, chocolate and strawberries are just a few examples of foods that supposedly have that magical effect. They’re labelled aphrodisiacs, a word which comes from the name of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. There are very few scientific studies out there to back that belief up. In people who have blood circulation issues, some foods can have the same effect as Viagra, which relaxes the blood vessels and thereby improves blood flow to the genitals.

Can food really have an impact on our level of sexual desire? What about alcohol? So why do people keep talking about aphrodisiacs if they don’t really work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Calimero syndrome?

What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?

How often should I wash my hair?

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

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How can I move house stress-free? Feb 09, 2023

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Moving house can be very stressful so here are some tips and advice to make it go as smoothly as possible. Moving house is also a great opportunity to declutter. It’s time to see what sparks joy in the words of Marie Kondo.

Take some time to go through your belongings and decide what you need, use and want. There is no point in packing and moving a lot of things, especially if you plan to move them yourself, that you end up getting rid of as soon as you unpack. Consider donating things that are in good condition to charity or putting them up on a freecycle app or even selling them.

What can I do before the move? How can I make the big day go smoothly? What else can I do to make it go well? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Calimero syndrome?

What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?

How often should I wash my hair?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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