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How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?
One of the biggest indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that on people’s mental health. Limited social interactions have led to feeling…
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Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?
Until recently when confronted with arranging a funeral there has been a choice between burial or cremation. However, in parts of the US, Canada and …
1 year, 1 month ago
What is a pyramid scheme?
You’ve probably seen ads online promising easy money—“Make up to £300 a day using just your phone! Join me and change your life” It sounds tempting b…
1 year, 1 month ago
What is misogynoir?
You may remember that we discussed the idea of intersectionality in a previous episode of Do You Really Know?. The term describes how characteristics…
1 year, 1 month ago
Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?
Distractions in the workplace are almost endless, from Slack group notifications to questions from colleagues to the dozen or more tabs you’ve got op…
1 year, 1 month ago
How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?
According to Dr Yasemin Didem Aktas, deputy academic director of the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB), “Mould is everywhere, all the time,…
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What is a Saturn return in astrology?
Astrology has had a real revival in these last few years, in particular among the younger generations. You may remember we ran an episode on the subj…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why is physical contact important for our health?
When it comes to expressions about skin, the English language is not lacking. For example, we can be thick or thin skinned, or have someone under our…
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Do men really have a better sense of direction than women?
Some theories in evolutionary psychology propose that men are better at spatial navigation than women due to evolutionary factors. In prehistoric tim…
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What is the Barnum effect?
Have you ever felt like your horoscope was written just for you? Or a fortune’s cookie advice seemed incredibly relevant? You may be surprised, but i…
1 year, 1 month ago