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What is stealth wealth?
Stealth wealth or quiet luxury as it is sometimes known is the practice of concealing one's wealth or not flaunting one's money or possessions, but r…
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What is mansplaining?
Have you ever noticed a man explaining something to a woman in a supremely confident way which suggests he absolutely knows more than her about the s…
1 week, 6 days ago
What is reverse ageing?
In 2021, American multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson began his Project Blueprint. Then 43, his stated aim was to restore his body and organs to the stat…
2 weeks ago
Is talking really essential for our brains?
We chat with family, colleagues and strangers almost without noticing.
But as our lives become more digital, we can now go hours, sometimes even day…
2 weeks ago
What is kalsarikännit?
Regular listeners will be familiar with a number of Scandinavian lifestyle trends by now, given we’ve discussed the likes of Denmark’s hygge, Sweden’…
2 weeks ago
How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?
What do chicken nuggets, margarine and instant noodles all have in common? Well, they may look tasty, but they’re loaded with sugar, salt, fat and ch…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
What are the dangers of hustle culture?
"There are way easier places to work, but nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week." That’s exactly what Elon Musk tweeted in November 2018, …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start?
Flat Earthers believe that the Earth is not spherical, but rather a flat disc and the Sun and the Moon are also flat discs that circle above the Eart…
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Why are we so fascinated by true crime?
The 21st century has seen true crime stories surge in popularity, dominating bookshelves and TV schedules. Documentaries like Making A Murderer and p…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
How can you avoid falling victim to "pig-butchering" scams?
Imagine somebody spending months gaining your trust, only to eventually trick you into handing over your life savings. Well that’s the basic principl…
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