Something You Should Know
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Something You Should Know
Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you...
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Why Secrets Are So Hard to Keep & The Curious Quirks of Language - SYSK Choice
Eye contact can be tricky. Too little can make you seem bored or distracted. Too much can get uncomfortable fast. So what is the right amount? This ep...
The Surprising Power of Swearing & How to Build Confidence Fast
Want to significantly improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep? There is one surprisingly simple thing you can do during the day that may...
SYSK TRENDING - Are The Added Ingredients In Food All That Bad?
Processed food has gotten a pretty terrible reputation. We’re warned to avoid foods with long ingredient lists, mysterious additives and chemical name...
How to Get Better Healthcare & The Strange Ways Weather Affects You
Ever notice that the trip home often seems shorter than the trip there—even when the distance and travel time are exactly the same? It happens so ofte...
How Music Can Actually Heal You & The Skills Technology Is Stealing - SYSK Choice
You probably know that light, noise, temperature and stress can all interfere with your sleep. But what about the moon? Strange as it sounds, some res...
Why You Really Should Talk to Strangers & What Could Actually End the World
If you have a goal you really want to accomplish, when you start may matter more than you think. January 1st gets all the attention, but there are oth...
SYSK TRENDING - How to Improve Your Focus
It seems like paying attention should be easy. Yet for many of us, it has become one of the hardest things to do. We start reading an article and sudd...
Inside Amazon's Empire & How Social Media Is Rewriting Your Life
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "It smells like rain"? It turns out that distinctive scent is very real—and it's not your imagination. Scientist...
How Your Brain Reacts in a Disaster & Exploring Healthy Solitude - SYSK Choice
Most people think dogs see the world only in black and white—but that's simply not true. Dogs do see color, just not the same colors you do. Understan...
The Psychology of Infidelity & How to Improve Your Executive Function
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to lose their hearing gradually while insisting they hear just fine? It turns out this isn't simply denial...
SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Physical Intelligence
Most of us think of intelligence as something that happens entirely in the brain. But there's another kind of intelligence that lives in your body. It...
Why So Many People Feel Empty & The Truth About What Humans Should Eat
Heat can make people do some strange things. It can change your mood, cloud your judgment, and even affect the way you treat other people. Scientists...
How to Waste Less Food and Save Money & Why Insects Rule the World -SYSK Choice
Ever wonder why you're always told to wait about 10 seconds before turning your phone, computer, router, or tablet back on after rebooting it? Is ther...
The Hidden Science of Imagination & What AI Still Doesn't Understand
Humans are remarkably bad at predicting how long something will take. Whether it's a home project, a work assignment, or even a quick trip across town...
SYSK- TRENDING - What Your Dog is Really Thinking
Anyone who has ever owned a dog has probably wondered what goes on inside that furry little head. Does your dog feel guilty after chewing up your favo...
How to Find the Best Airfares Every Time & What Burnout Really Means
When you're hungry, you know you're more interested in food. But hunger also changes the way you think—and the effects can spill over into decisions t...
The Science of Happier Spending & How to Set Healthy Boundaries - SYSK Choice
Does your signature reveal more about you than just your name? It turns out the way you sign your name may influence what people assume about your per...
How to Stop the Pain of Rejection & How Couples Can Fight Without Falling Apart
Walk through a crowded airport or packed stadium and something remarkable happens. Thousands of people weave around each other without collisions, alm...
SYSK TRENDING - Mysteries That Science Can’t Explain
Some mysteries have been solved by science. Others remain surprisingly stubborn. Despite all our advances in technology and research, there are still...
How Slowing Down Makes Life Better & Why Every Brain Needs Music
Ever notice how your face turns bright red when you're embarrassed—and makes the whole situation even worse? As awkward as blushing feels, it isn't a...
How to Read People & The Most Extreme Things on Earth – SYSK Choice
Have you ever met someone named Lucy and thought, "She really looks like a Lucy"? As strange as it sounds, scientists have discovered there may be mor...
Why You Don't See What's Right in Front of You & The Surprising Truth About Sidewalks
Stores and restaurants don't just play music to fill the silence. The tempo, volume, and even the style of music are often carefully chosen because th...
SYSK TRENDING-The Bright Side of Sadness
Most of us spend a lot of time trying to be happy and avoiding sadness whenever we can. But what if sadness isn't something to fear or eliminate? What...
Invest Like Warren Buffett & How To Disagree Better
Most of us think we're pretty good drivers. But even experienced drivers develop bad habits without realizing it. Fortunately, a few simple adjustment...
Eat Almost Anything & Still Be Healthy & The Amazing World of Rats- SYSK Choice
Why do mosquitoes seem to feast on some people while barely bothering others? It turns out your attractiveness to mosquitoes has much less to do with...
The Science of Charisma & Why Midlife Is Better Than Everyone Thinks
If your porch light seems to attract every moth and flying insect in the neighborhood, you're not imagining it. Scientists have finally figured out wh...
SYSK TRENDING - Where Did the Hamburger Come From?
Few foods are as American as the hamburger. Every year, Americans eat billions of them, and they are a staple at backyard barbecues, diners, ballparks...
Have We Been Wrong About Posture? & How Memory Champions Think
Take a look at your speedometer the next time you're driving. Chances are, it's lying to you. The speed you're actually traveling is probably differen...
The Surprising Power of Being Polite & Job Interview Secrets That Really Work-SYSK Choice
Can simply believing a treatment will work actually help it work better? Surprisingly, yes. Researchers have found that your expectations can have a p...
The Mystery of Accents and the Dangerous Habit of Rumination
Have you ever pushed on a door that was supposed to be pulled—or pulled when you should have pushed? It feels embarrassing, but don't blame yourself....
SYSK TRENDING - A Different View of Success
What does it really mean to be successful? Most people would probably say it's about making more money, climbing the career ladder, earning recognitio...
Has Therapy Gone Too Far? & The Hidden Genius of Birds
Need a favor? The way you ask may matter as much as what you're asking for. Researchers have found that a few simple changes in how you make a request...
The Human Need We're Neglecting & The Mystery of Great Ideas - SYSK Choice
Have you ever forgotten a phone number, birthday, or why you walked into a room because you knew your phone would remember it for you? Many people jok...
The Proven Magic of Being Outdoors & The Curious History of A, B, C
Many ballpoint pens have a particular design feature intended to save your life – if necessary. It's one of those clever features most people never n...
SYSK TRENDING-How Your Circadian Rhythm Runs Your Life
Can you train yourself to become a night owl—or an early bird? Millions of people try. They force themselves to stay up later, wake up earlier, or wor...
Why Pain Isn't What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joys of Everyday Life
People often assume that someone with brown eyes appears more trustworthy than someone with blue eyes. Research suggests there may be something to tha...
Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma - SYSK Choice
The lottery is one of the few games where everyone knows the odds are terrible—and millions of people play anyway. Why? It turns out there are some fa...
How Your Beliefs Control Your Future & Why Climate Solutions Need a Rethink
Nothing can ruin a meal faster than someone loudly slurping soup, coffee, or noodles. At least that's what many people think. Yet in some cultures, sl...
SYSK TRENDING - The Extraordinary Benefits of Watching Sports
With all of the recent excitement surrounding the NBA & Stanley Cup finals and the World Cup you might wonder why do millions of people spend hours ev...
How GPS Quietly Runs the World & When Illness Has No Obvious Cause
Ever notice when you hear someone talking on the phone nearby it’s hard not to listen? You are only hearing one-side of the conversation and that can...