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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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  1. 9 hr ago

    Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better ?

    Do you ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers? That you had several hours to complete one or two simple tasks, but you didn't notice the clock ticking away? The problem might stem from poor time management or a tendency to procrastinate. It could also result from an inability to isolate yourself from sources of distraction. Let’s delve into a productivity strategy that could potentially revolutionise the way you work: the Pomodoro technique. Where does the name come from? How does the Pomodoro method actually work? Why is it so effective? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is the Pygmalion effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the alternatives to air conditioning?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is misogynoir?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better ?

  2. 9 hr ago

    Should I walk 10000 steps a day?

    Most of us are familiar with the idea that you need to take 10 thousand steps per day to stay healthy but getting to this magic number is not that easy. The 10,000-step target first became popular in Japan in the 1960s. A clockmaker capitalising on people's new interest in fitness following the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games made a pedometer with a name that, when written in Japanese characters, resembled a walking man and coincidentally translated as “10,000-steps metre.” A study of over 78,000 people in the UK between 2013 and 2015 using wearable trackers was published in the journals JAMA Internal Medicine and JAMA Neurology. Where did we get the number 10 thousand from? Does that mean that we do not need to take 10 steps? So how many steps should I be aiming for per day? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Can you eat eggs everyday?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Which type of wine is best for your health?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 19/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should I walk 10000 steps a day?

  3. 9 hr 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 like race, class, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability “intersect” when it comes to social discrimination. Well, today we’re going to talk about a more recent term for the unique type of discrimination that black women face: misogynoir. Just last month, British charity Glitch released its “Digital Misogynoir Report”, which was based on analysis of close to 1 million text-based messages about women posted on social media.  Where does the term misogynoir come from? How does misogynoir manifest? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do people consider the number seven lucky?⁠ ⁠What's the best way to organise my fridge?⁠ ⁠How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser’s best friend?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 1 day ago

    Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?

    Most people who can afford to go on holiday tend to want to spend their time in glamorous, picturesque locations. But there are actually some people who choose to visit disadvantaged areas instead, to see the less glamorous side of countries that are often romanticised. This is known as ghetto tourism, or slum tourism, and it’s been the subject of some quite fierce debate over the years. Some people see it as a form of voyeurism, a glimpse into others' struggles for personal gain. While others argue that it’s a legitimate way of fostering understanding and empathy. What are the origins of slum tourism? Does it still happen these days? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠ ⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?

  5. 1 day ago

    What can supermarkets do to reduce food 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 our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption. According to the World Wildlife Foundation, roughly a third of all produced in the world goes to waste. What’s more the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation says that food waste accounts for a third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and 8% of greenhouse gas emissions in total. With that in mind, we might feel guilty when we don’t finish our dinner, or leave something in the fridge for too long and have to throw it out. Where do these problems come from? Do new technologies have a part to play in this? What about imperfect food items? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Should I take part in Buy Nothing Day?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to buy second hand gifts?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 1 day ago

    What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?

    Ever since social media came along, dating trends have evolved constantly. They tend to reflect changes in society too. In previous episodes of Do You Really Know, we’ve talked about dawn dating, sneating and ghosting for example. There are so many different terms out there, and not all of them are positive. Here’s another one you may have heard of recently, in particular if you’re single and use dating apps; bae-realing. You might have started to feel like all these manufactured dates aren’t natural, that they’re unwholesome. If that’s the case, you may well be seduced by the authenticity and even radicalism of bae-realing. It’s been called “a breath of fresh air” by Stylist magazine. Where does the name come from? Why has bae-realing become a trend now? How can I take part in the trend? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 02/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?

  7. 2 days ago

    How can I stop smoking?

    We all know that the effects of tobacco on the human body are devastating. The World Health Organisation says that it kills more than 8 million people each year, making it one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever seen. It’s hardly surprising when you consider that cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemical substances, and at least 50 of them are carcinogens, meaning they are linked to an increased risk of cancer. Many people will attempt to quit smoking as part of their New year’s resolutions, and we’re here to provide some information on the best ways to do so. It seems so, at least according to the most recent large-scale study on the subject which was published by Jama Network Open in October 2022.  If I give up, will my body ever fully recover? What different methods are out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is the olive theory from Tiktok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does the vagus nerve affect your health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 31/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 2 days 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 open in your browser. By the time your next meeting comes along, you realise two hours have passed and you’ve barely done any productive work at all.  Sound familiar? Thankfully there’s a method to improve your efficiency and concentration which may help. It’s called deep work. We owe it to Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University in the US. Newport is a renowned figure in personal development and in 2016 he released a self-help book entitled: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, which would go on to be a bestseller. Where does the concept come from? What’s the best way to concentrate on deep work? What if my boss and colleagues think I’m being rude? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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