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Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles? Jul 26, 2026

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It’s not news that museums all around the world contain works of art that have been looted or forcefully taken during colonial rule but is it time they gave them back?

It seems pretty straightforward for an increasing number of people that it is the moral thing to do and that art and artifacts belong in their country of origin. Museums often counteract this by saying, amongst other things, that if they returned these objects they would be left nearly empty, or that these countries or territories no longer exist so where would they go back to, or even that they were legally acquired in the first place. But recently a number of prestigious museums around the world seemed to have had a change of heart and are indeed repatriating works.

What are the Parthenon Marbles and where are they from, and why are they in the UK? Will Britain give them back? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠What did the Jane Collective do for US women’s rights?⁠

⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠

⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Brodacast: 20/9/2022

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What is sex surrogacy, the controversial sex therapy? Jul 26, 2026

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It may be a little taboo to talk about it, but there are a lot of people out there who, for a variety of reasons, don’t have as much sex as they would like, or arguably need. And there’s actually a form of therapy out there which is specifically designed to help people become more comfortable with sex and intimacy.

The idea of sex surrogacy started catching on in Europe in the 2000s, and these days it’s actually regulated and even covered by social security in some countries, like Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands. Still, in many places it’s a legal grey area, and raises a number of ethical questions to boot. For example it became a subject of debate in France in 2013, when a proposal was put forward to cover sex surrogacy expenses for disabled people.

Why would someone need to use the services of a sex surrogate? What’s the difference between a sex surrogate and a sex worker? ⁠⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 24/9/2024

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What explains the rise of birth tourism? Jul 25, 2026

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When a woman is heavily pregnant, holiday or travel plans don't typically top the priority list. After all, flying isn't generally recommended during the latter stages of pregnancy. But that hasn’t stopped the trend of birth tourism from developing.

The basic idea is for a mother to give birth in a country different to where they live, essentially so that her child gets dual nationality. That may in turn lead to the parents also obtaining citizenship for the country.where their child is born. Over on Tiktok, the #birthtourism hashtag has already obtained over 19 million views.

Does that work in every country? What are the downsides? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How to exercise safely when the weather is cold?⁠

⁠How can I take part in Giving Tuesday?⁠

⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 29/11/2023

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How often should you wash your bedsheets? Jul 25, 2026

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We spend a lot of time in bed and there is nothing nicer than snuggling up in clean fresh sheets but apparently not everyone feels the same.

According to a survey commissioned by Pizuna Linens of over 2 thousand people in the UK it was discovered that 45 percent of single men are happy to wait up to four months to wash their sheets with a horrifying 12 percent only doing it ‘when they remembered’ so who knows how long they wait! Women were shown to have higher standards of hygiene with 62 percent of single women washing their sheets every 2 weeks. But even this is just not enough with experts agreeing that you should wash your sheets at least once a week.

But why do you need to wash them so often? What is the best way to wash them? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 29/9/2022

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How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly? Jul 25, 2026

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It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport!

One of the biggest challenges that we have been facing and will be continuing to face in the coming years is protecting our planet. So it’s worth reflecting on how we can exercise in a more eco-friendly manner. We turn to exercise for leisure, entertainment and to stay fit and healthy, but not many people realize that the carbon footprint can be significant. Of course that’s particularly true for high-profile international sporting events, like the FIFA World Cup, which is taking place in Qatar this winter. But even for the vast majority of us who aren’t involved in professional competition, there are still things you can do to reduce the environmental impact of your exercise.

Well I’ve been a gym member for years now; that can’t have much impact, can it?! What about clothing and accessories? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 28/9/2022

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Resale, repair, rental, refill… could this be the new way to shop? Jul 24, 2026

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November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption.

You might have heard of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ a motto with the aim of encouraging us to think about how we consume and consider the impact that buying lots of stuff has on the planet. But now the high end department store Selfridges has launched a new campaign, ‘Project Earth’ to try and change the way we shop: resale, repair, rental and refill is their response to customers' growing demands for sustainable shopping and move away from fast fashion and disposable goods.

What is the aim? How will it work? What other changes has Selfridges planned? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 4/10/2022

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How can I cut my summer holiday spending? Jul 24, 2026

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According to comparison website Finder.com, UK residents plan to spend an average of over £2100 on holidays abroad in the year 2023. Spending abroad has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, having plummeted in 2020 and 2021, when travel restrictions were in place.

Still, while many of us are making up for lost time when it comes to holidays, there’s also the small matter of a cost of living crisis to deal with. Thankfully there are some ways in which you can satisfy your holiday needs without breaking the bank.

How can I avoid paying top dollar for travel and accomodation ?What about food and cultural activities ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠⁠Why do people get angry when they drive?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 13/7/2023

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How can I improve my sporting performance through mental preparation? Jul 24, 2026

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With many types of personal goals, actually doing the task is only part of the battle. Being mentally prepared is also hugely important and can sometimes be overlooked. Sports and exercise are no exception. Consistently training and staying on top of your progress is crucial inimproving at a sport and as an athlete. But just training non-stop physically isn’t actually enough. Your head also needs to be in the game, so that you can show resilience when things get more challenging.

What can you do to become mentally prepared? How can athletes deal with stress? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 2/10/2022

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How can we choose the right sunscreen product? Jul 23, 2026

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Whether you’re going on a beach holiday, city break or camping trip, the chances are you’ll be soaking up the sun’s rays.

Sunshine activates vitamin D production in the body, which has numerous benefits like protecting us from disease and improving mental health. But on the other hand, being exposed for too long can accelerate skin ageing. Excessive UV can even lead to skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 100,000 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the United States alone in 2022.

How should I compare all the different products? Do sunscreens only protect us from UVBs? How often should we be topping up on sunscreen? 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 Amber Minogue.

Date of first release : 29/6/2022

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What does Mercury in retrograde mean? Jul 23, 2026

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As you may well know, astrology involves looking at the position of planets and stars when we were born, and using that to interpret their influence on our lives. Mercury happens to be one of the planets which is supposed to have the most influence and that’s particularly true when it’s in retrograde, which happens several times a year.

Planets in our solar system orbit around the sun. If you think about it, those that are closest to the Sun have to travel the distance to complete a full orbit. Of all the planets, Mercury is closest to the Sun, and it actually completes a full rotation in just 88 days, compared to the 365 days it takes planet Earth.

What does that mean in concrete terms? Why are astrologers interested in this phenomenon? Is Mercury being in retrograde always negative then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is future faking?⁠

⁠Why are we so fascinated by true crime?⁠

⁠Why is the UK not as happy as it used to be?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 29/03/2023

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