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[ANTI-CONSUMERISM] What is Fast Fashion? Nov 22, 2022

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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.

Fast fashion is to fashion what fast food is to dining. That is to say a poor-quality imitation, which everybody criticises but still nevertheless consumes! Adopted by many clothing brands, this strategy consists of regularly bringing out new collections and offering low-price items. Customers are therefore encouraged to buy new clothes almost constantly.

This all seems rather bleak, so what can we do? What is the solution, to stop wearing clothes and turn to naturism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Gross National Happiness, a potential alternative to GDP?

Why are my ears ringing?

Why is Elon Musk's Twitter takeover causing concern?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is Gross National Happiness, a potential alternative to GDP? Nov 21, 2022

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When talking about the economy, two terms always seem to come up: consumption and GDP. Consumption is seen as an important data point when measuring a company’s economic health. And if consumption drops, so too does GDP, which stands for gross domestic product. It’s an economic indicator which measures the market value of all goods and services produced in a country over the course of a year.

Where was gross national happiness created? How is Gross National Hapiness measured? Is it used outside of Bhutan? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I beat a hangover?

Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?

What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?

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

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Why are my ears ringing? Nov 20, 2022

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It’s not uncommon to hear ringing, buzzing, humming or hissing sounds that can’t be heard by anyone else. The medical term for these symptoms is tinnitus. The sounds may affect both ears, or just one. If you’re lucky, they’re a temporary or intermittent problem, but for some people they can be more severe, affecting their daily lives.

2019 figures from the British Tinnitus Association suggested that persistent tinnitus affects 1 in 8 people. Occasional ringing in the ears is nothing to worry about. It’s when it lasts for longer than a few minutes that you may wish to consult a GP. Bear in mind that tinnitus itself isn’t actually a disease. The sounds are symptoms of other disorders and health conditions.

Where does it come from? Does it get worse with age? Are there any treatments for permanent tinnitus? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I beat a hangover?

Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?

What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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[RERUN] What is mom shaming? Nov 20, 2022

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Just like with body shaming or slut shaming, mom shaming is another example of how women are often subjected to disproportionate criticism, and made to feel guilty about their choices, in this case specifically about parenting methods.

The term refers to how mothers are criticised or even humiliated, for the way they bring up their children and fulfil their role as a mother. Such comments often come from within the family, but it can also be friends, colleagues or total strangers. It might be because of parental choices that don’t match their own, or that don’t match traditional societal norms.

Who would be so judgemental as to make comments like that? What are the consequences of mom shaming? What about dad shaming; is that a thing too? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I beat a hangover?

Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?

What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why is Elon Musk's Twitter takeover causing concern? Nov 19, 2022

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On 26th October 2022, Elon Musk walked into Twitter’s San Francisco offices carrying a sink. He was there to complete a deal to acquire the company and later tweeted an image along with the corny caption “Entering Twitter HQ; Let that sink in”.

Within two days, the $44bn acquisition was confirmed, following months of speculation. And it’s fair to say that Musk’s first weeks as head of Twitter have been anything but dull, with a number of controversies quickly ensuing. He’s long been an active user of Twitter, and has accrued over 100 million followers. Not only does he use the platform to promote his businesses, he also posts memes and makes outlandish comments.

So what are Musk’s plans for Twitter then? Why is all that causing concern then? How have Twitter users reacted? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I beat a hangover?

Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?

What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I beat a hangover? Nov 18, 2022

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If you drink alcohol, the chances are at some point you’ve had to deal with a nasty hangover, due to drinking too much. The associated headache, nausea, fatigue and other symptoms can make it a real challenge to get through the day after a night out.

There’s actually a scientific term for the unpleasant symptoms that come with a hangover; it’s veisalgia. According to Ted.com, between 3 and 23% of people actually don’t get hangovers at all. You can count yourself extremely lucky if you’re one of those people, although being prone to hangovers may be a blessing in disguise.

Why does the consumption of alcohol lead to such symptoms? Is drinking water effective at reducing hangover symptoms? What should I eat when hungover? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?

What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?

Can the COP27 summit really help save the planet?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup? Nov 17, 2022

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Surely it’s every football fan's dream to watch the world cup live and support their team. Imagine then being offered free tickets, accommodation and even a daily allowance to do so. For some fans heading to Qatar this November that is exactly what has happened.

But like all deals that look too good to be true, here too, there is a catch. Paid fans will be expected to be ambassadors for the tournament if they are picked to be a fan leader. Fan leaders, as they are being called, will be invited to the opening ceremony on the 20th of November and will take part in a filmed five-minute, fan-themed section before the match starts.

What does being a fan leader mean? Why is Qatar offering this? What is controversial about this program? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?

Can the COP27 summit really help save the planet?

Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby? Nov 16, 2022

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Also known as woodcraft, bushcraft culture is somewhere between a hobby and a philosophy. It’s a minimalist approach to surviving in nature, without disturbing it. It’s the use and practice of certain skills in a natural environment, like a forest.

Many bushcraft skills were common throughout the history of humanity, but aren’t so necessary in the towns and cities where most people live in this day and age. Nevertheless, the practice of bushcraft has become more and more popular as a hobby, with many youtube videos appearing online and taking up entire shelves in bookstores. The term bushcraft is believed to date back to the 19th century, with the “bush” being a commonly used term for a remote area of wild country, like a woodland.

Where does it come from? What kind of techniques are we talking about then? Is there really any point knowing all that stuff? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier?

What is a migraine?

Can you get rid of cellulite?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Can the COP27 summit really help save the planet? Nov 16, 2022

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The year’s biggest climate event is underway, with a number of challenges making it difficult for countries to deal with ever-increasing global warming. 2022 has seen a number of severe weather disasters, and issues like energy costs, food insecurity and debt aren’t making things easier.

What’s more, there’s tension in the air as Egypt hosts COP 27. The 2022 edition of the UN’s climate summit brings together 110 world leaders, from the 6th to 18th of November 2022. This year is a crucial moment in the struggle against climate change. The main challenge is to stick to the limits set by the Paris Agreements. Signed in 2015 by 196 countries, they state that global warming mustn’t go over 1.5°C by 2050.

Are the tensions due to the war in Ukraine? What’s meant by loss and damage? Can COP 27 really make a difference? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier?

What is a migraine?

Can you get rid of cellulite?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier? Nov 15, 2022

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The average British household usually puts on their central heating by October 24, according to British Gas. But this year, thanks to soaring energy costs, and a mild winter it may well be later. Turning down your heating can have real savings.

The Energy Saving Trust calculates that turning your thermostat down from 20c to 19c should cut your energy bill by around 10 per cent. But as well as saving money there are possible health benefits. According to a study carried out by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia spending time in an environment at 19° increases your ‘brown fat’. This is unlike normal fat, because it is packed with mitochondria which act like mini power stations, turning food into energy.

What are the health benefits? Should we go lower than 19°? Should anyone not turn down the temperature? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Can you get rid of cellulite?

Do you know about home design maximalism?

What is toxic positivity?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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