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Do you really know?
You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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What is the #QuitMyJob trend?
"Do you really know?" is Bababam's daily podcast, which helps you understand the words, acronyms, and concepts that are making the news every day. Fro...
Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?
The World Health Organisation says that children between the ages of two and five should get no more than one hour of sedentary screen time per day, w...
What does loneliness do to our brains?
Not everyone has the same relationship with social contact. Introverts, for example, recharge by spending time alone. Meanwhile extroverts get their e...
What is rape culture?
What is rape culture? Thanks for asking!
Society generally sees rape as one of the most heinous crimes that exists. But th...
What is the ‘Yes Man’ Technique?
Ever feel like a grey cloud is hanging over you? Life seems a bit gloomy, and your days are dull. You’re craving a change, but you’re stuck in a rut....
Can you get food poisoning from raw fish?
Eating raw fish like sushi and sashimi has never been more popular, whether that’s in restaurants or on supermarket shelves. The good news is that suc...
What is terraforming?
What is terraforming? Thanks for asking!
If you’re a fan of sci-fi, the idea of terraformation should be familiar. It refer...
What is the Pegasus Project?
What is the Pegasus Project? Thanks for asking!
Ever since the Snowden case of 2013, the world has gotten used to the idea...
Could unfaithfulness be caused by genetics?
No one's proud of being unfaithful, but what if some people’s cheating was actually caused by genetics, rather than selfishness? That might sound like...
What is geophony?
What is geophony? Thanks for asking!
Taking its name from the Greek prefix geo, as in the earth and phony as in sound, geop...
What is broken heart syndrome?
The idea of a broken heart may make you think of a cartoon, an emoji or a bad break-up from your past. But broken heart syndrome is a real physical co...
Does the G spot really exist?
Ah, the G-spot... An often cited but frequently elusive erogenous zone which has a reputation of being able to unlock intense female orgasms if you kn...
Why should I avoid showering after a workout?
Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport!
What is empty nest syndrome?
With the summer holiday season drawing to a close, many university students are preparing to leave home for the first time and head to campus accommod...
Could moon breathing help you sleep better?
In this day and age, it’s common to feel stressed every day, even right through to the evening. Have you ever struggled to lower your stress levels wh...
Could the PAUSE method help me make better decisions?
Are you someone who thrives on making decisions at work, or do you prefer to take a back seat and let others have the final say? Decisions can be a so...
What are Fan Tokens?
What are Fan Tokens? Thanks for asking!
Even if you’re not a football fan, you can’t have missed the news of Lionel Messi’s...
What is eco-anxiety?
The UN’s COP26 summit is due to start this Sunday, and it’s pretty clear to most of us that climate change is the most serious threat to our health. O...
What is mucosal immunity?
What is mucosal immunity? Thanks for asking!
It was announced last week that Covid booster vaccines would soon be availabl...
What are sonic weapons?
In June it emerged that Greek police had acquired two long range acoustic devices, designed to discourage migrants from approaching the country's bord...
Which of Asimov's predictions have come true?
Speculative science fiction really is a genre of its own. Some people love it, others find it pointless, but you can’t deny the mental gymnastics invo...
What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?
November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change...
Does the law of attraction really work?
Over on TikTok, the #idontchaseiattract hashtag is nearing in on 20,000 publications at the time of recording. It really took off in late 2023, especi...
How can I have a healthier relationship with my smartphone?
For a number of years now, our smartphones have played a central role in many aspects of our lives, from work to personal relationships to entertainme...
Is shaving too often bad for you?
There’s a lot of popular ideas out there about body hair removal. Shave too much and the hair becomes thicker. Wax, and it will gradually start thinni...
Why are we having children later and later?
According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of births in the UK continues to fall. Experts are even talking about a “baby bust”, the o...
What are the Puppy Blues?
What are the Puppy Blues?
You’ve no doubt already heard of the baby blues, a nice-sounding euphemism for the rather unpleasant postpartu...
What is a heat dome?
This summer, relax and learn with Do You Really Know! It's time to learn all about the concepts, words and expressions that surround the summer season...
What is the global bike shortage?
What is the global bike shortage? Thanks for asking!
Cycling has enjoyed a huge boom since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Local auth...
What is space tourism?
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down from his position as the company’s CEO to focus on other projects. He’ll remain executive chairman at Amazon bu...
What is sapiosexuality?
What are you most attracted to when looking for someone to date? Social status? A sense of humour? Good looks? Those are all positive traits for sure...
What is the black fungus epidemic?
What is the black fungus epidemic? Thanks for asking!
Since May 2021, India has been faced with an additional epidemic on top of Covid-19...
Why do friend breakups hurt so much?
We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedi...
How to make the most out of hybrid working?
Covid allowed many people to work from home for the first time and created a world where more flexible, hybrid working, mixing office work and working...
How can I beat my smartphone addiction?
The word nomophobia means a fear of being without our smartphone, and it’s affecting more and more people with each passing year.
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What's the best way to organise my fridge?
Arranging your fridge isn't just a way to save space. It's primarily about ensuring optimal preservation of food products and thus preventing the prol...
What is Sisu?
Trying to come up with a translation for the Finnish term sisu is a bit of a lost cause. Rotten Tomatoes described it as “a white-knuckled form of cou...
Is eating fish still good for you?
On paper, fish have everything required to be an excellent staple to many diets. They’re rich in protein, vitamins, trace elements, long-chain omega-3...
What are the best ways of beating procrastination?
Do you ever feel like you’re always in a rush, constantly getting things done at the latest possible time? It could be paying a bill, cleaning our hom...
Can deep sleep help stop dementia?
It’s not news that if you don't get a good nights sleep you will probably not be your best the next day, but while you are snoozing, particularly in d...