Episodes

  • Why do we cross our fingers to wish for luck?

    Why do we cross our fingers to wish for luck?
    Mar 24 2026
    Whether it’s making a wish over a birthday cake, waiting for lottery results, or opening an email following a job interview, it's pretty common to cross your fingers. It’s a way of communicating that we’re hoping luck swings in our favor and our wishes come true. Often, you don’t even need to physically cross your fingers; simply saying "Fingers crossed” is enough to get the message across. But the roots of this tradition go way back. In the Middle Ages, folks crossed their fingers to ward off the Devil, mimicking the famous exorcism phrase "Vade Retro Satana" or "Back off, Satan!" uttered by a priest holding a cross. Yet, people were crossing their fingers for luck long before the Middle Ages. Are you saying that it originally had nothing to do with religion at all then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?⁠ ⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠ How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • What is a pyramid scheme?

    What is a pyramid scheme?
    Mar 24 2026
    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 but here's the catch, most of the time, these claims are a scam designed to pull you into a pyramid scheme, afterall if making money online were that easy, we’d all be doing it. Pyramid schemes often masquerade as legitimate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses. While MLMs are legal in the UK and the USA if they focus on actual product sales, pyramid schemes make their money from recruitment alone, with little or no genuine product involved. Participants are asked to pay upfront fees, and the money collected is used to pay commissions to those who joined earlier. What is a pyramid scheme? How can you spot a pyramid scheme? What should you do if you fall victim? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can you protect yourself from being mugged?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How do sim swapping scams work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a 419 scam?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 22/01/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?

    Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?
    Mar 24 2026
    If you have ever slept with a cat or a dog, you know how cozy it can be. Whether they are at the foot of the bed or on the duvet, pets can make you feel safe and comforted like a plush toy. According to the UK Pet Food Manufacturers Association, 62% of households in the country own a pet, including 13 million dogs and 12 million cats. But are there health risks when you share your bed with a furry friend? Studies have different opinions on the matter. Let’s investigate. What evidence is there on the subject ? What about hygiene ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stop my plants from dying?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 18/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can you protect yourself from deepnudes?

    How can you protect yourself from deepnudes?
    Mar 23 2026
    The X platform formerly known as Twitter has often been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022. But recent months have perhaps seen it hit a concerning new low, in terms of seediness at least. Users realised that Grok, X’s in-built AI, could be used to generate nude images of a person, based on an original image of them wearing clothes. How long has this Grok tool been around then? Isn’t all of this completely illegal? So how can I protect myself and my friends and family from deepnudes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What should I do with expired medicines?⁠ ⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠ ⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?

    How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?
    Mar 23 2026
    You might or might not be surprised to learn that warm weather naturally enhances the libido. According to a 2022 survey by the Kinsey Institute, 60% of Americans report that spring is the season when they most want to get under the duvet with their partner. It all comes down to hormones. Light and warmth naturally stimulates our serotonin production, a mood-enhancing chemical. Additionally, it also increases testosterone production, a key player in libido. Light also activates the pineal gland, which regulates our sleep-wake cycles, further improving our mood. As a result, we become more pleasant and engaged in our relationships with others. Why is this? So how do you boost your libido when the weather is not good? What's the second tip? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why has astrology come back into fashion?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the most addictive foods?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 12/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Why is male fertility declining so drastically?

    Why is male fertility declining so drastically?
    Mar 23 2026
    For 30 years, male sperm counts have been declining all around the world, particularly in Western countries. It’s been demonstrated over and over again by scientific studies. Indeed, research published by Oxford Academic in the Human Reproduction Update journal in 2017 looked at nearly 200 studies on the matter. It found that sperm counts in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand had plummeted by 59% from 1973 to 2011. What are the reasons behind this? What can men do to be aware of their fertility? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Do we have a treatment for Monkeypox at last?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Who is FN Meka, the world’s first AI rapper?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Is intermittent fasting good for your health ?

    Is intermittent fasting good for your health ?
    Mar 22 2026
    Intermittent fasting (IF) isn’t just a diet; it’s a pattern of eating. It’s not about what you eat, but when. The idea is simple: you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Popular methods include the 16/8 method, this involves fasting for 16 hours each day and eating all meals within an 8-hour window. On the 5:2 diet you eat normally for 5 days of the week and restricting calories to about 500–600 on the other 2 days. Finally, there is the Eat-Stop-Eat method that involves a 24-hour fast once or twice a week. What are the benefits of skipping meals ? What are the disadvantages ? How can you make it work for you ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is the living dead syndrome?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to make the most out of hybrid working?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast 21/03/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can you spot a cloned website?

    How can you spot a cloned website?
    Mar 22 2026
    We're all aware that scammers are getting more meticulous day by day. Iit used to be our grandparents who were the primary targets of their schemes, but nowadays, even the most tech-savvy of us can fall prey to their tricks! At Do You Really Know, we aim to keep you informed about all the latest types of scam, so you can understand how they work and protect yourself. Today, we're tackling the issue of identifying cloned websites, a type of scam that's been on the rise in recent times. This involves creating a mirror version, i.e. an exact replica, of an existing website. Why do people clone websites? How can you really tell if a site is legitimate? What should I do if I identify a cloned website then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is social jet lag?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins