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If you’re a fan of Taylor Swift, it won’t have escaped your notice that the singer was back on tour this year across the United States. And what a tour it was! Fans were desperate to attend, and prepared to pay from $49 to $499 for the privilege, according to face value ticket prices quoted by Stylecaster.com. Meanwhile, resale ticket prices were in the thousands. If that seems a lot, then you should bear in mind that the cost of live entertainment has been rising due to what’s known as funflation. It’s a mix of “fun” and “inflation”, and economists say it’s caused by a growing demand for events like Taylor Swift concerts or live sports. How are people able to afford this extra spending? Does the same go for other days out, apart from concerts? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Are gas cookers dangerous?How do I know if I'm allergic to gluten?Are men really more sensitive to pain than women?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gas cookers emit harmful substances that can pollute indoor air and harm your health, such as nitrogen dioxide. Recent report shows that gas cookers increase the risk of asthma in children. The podcast explores the potential health risks, suggests alternatives, and provides tips on reducing these risks.

According to an August 2023 report by human resources company MBO Partners, the number of Americans considering themselves digital nomads increased by 131% between 2019 and 2022. That means they can travel worldwide while staying connected to their work wherever they are.The Covid-19 pandemic led to remote work being normalised, when it had already been growing thanks to factors like globalisation and the digitisation of work. However, some digital nomad workers are now tired of being on the move all year around. As a result, many have chosen to adapt their lifestyle accordingly, turning to "slomadism."What’s the difference between digital nomads and slomads? Is the lifestyle financially beneficial for slomads too? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How is AI giving a voice to the dead?Why is climbing stairs so good for you?Am I in a situationship?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to health, it’s clear that gender differences play a significant role. It's now recognized that the occurrence of diseases, their onset age, symptoms, severity, and even responses to medications differ between men and women.The question of whether men and women perceive pain differently has been a topic of scientific discourse for quite some time. It’s an important matter too, as it could influence whether treatments should be tailored based on gender. For now, current studies haven't been able to definitively settle the debate.Is there anything we do know for sure already? Are there other theories out there on gender-based pain perception? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Is there any truth that lemon water is good for you ?Why do we get great ideas in the shower?Should I cut the electricity at home during a storm?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast explores the truth behind the popular drink: lemon water. It discusses its benefits like hydration and antioxidant properties while dispelling myths about its ability to alkalize and cure diseases.

As thunderclouds gather and winds intensify, the decision to shut off the power becomes a critical one, balancing safety concerns with the practicalities of daily life. The risks associated with electrical installations depend on the location of your home. For example, the consequences are more severe if your home is in a rural or mountainous area, for a number of reasons.Lightning poses a significant risk to electrical systems, and power surges can damage appliances and electronics. By cutting the electricity, you reduce the chances of electrical fires and protect your devices from potential damage.Are there any drawbacks? Is cutting the power the only option? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How is AI giving a voice to the dead?Why is climbing stairs so good for you?Am I in a situationship?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 source of anxiety, even for those who generally like making them. That's especially true when the sheer quantity of decisions to be made adds up, and you've got a limited amount of time in which to make them. That happens frequently to people working in a high-pressure role or environment.This is down to a phenomenon known as decision fatigue, which we've talked about in the past on Do You Really Know. It's easy to get weighed down in such scenarios, but thankfully there are ways of beating decision fatigue and making effective decisions without getting burned out. One such example is the PAUSE method.Who came up with that? What do the other steps consist of in concrete terms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Which foods are best for burning fat?Am I in a situationship?Why is climbing stairs so good for you?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early December 2022, German authorities carried out a sting operation on the neo-Nazi Reichsburger group that was plotting to overthrow the country’s government through a coup. It was one of Germany’s biggest ever counterterror operations, seeing 3000 police officers make 300 raids across 11 regions of the country, and led to a total of 25 arrests.The so-called Citizens of the Reich are just one example of a dangerous threat that is becoming more and more widespread in the West: that of violent far-right terrorism. 2019 saw the Christchurch mosque attack in New Zealand, which killed 51 people, and a school shooting targeting the majority Latino community of El Paso, Texas. The following year, Germany saw the Hanau shisha bar shootings, and the murder of migrant-friendly MP Walter Lubcke.What are the aims of right-wing extremists? How has right-wing terrorism changed in recent years? Who tends to radicalise? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How is AI giving a voice to the dead?Why is climbing stairs so good for you?Am I in a situationship?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK.First broadcast: 06/01/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a Michael J Fox Foundation survey from 2013, 65% of Americans believe that ushumans use just 10% of our brains. That’s not really a surprise when you consider that the 10% figure has been quoted a lot over the years.Medical News Today says that it was referenced in 1936 by American writer Dale Carnegie in his book How to Win Friends and Influence People. Since then, it's been repeated over and over in newspaper articles, TV programs and films. One example is Luc Besson’s 2014 sci-fi action film Lucy, in which the character Professor Norman, played by Morgan Freeman, states: “It is estimated most humans use only 10% of their brain capacity.”Where does the idea come from then? Are you saying we actually use all of our brains then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How is AI giving a voice to the dead?Why is climbing stairs so good for you?Am I in a situationship?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever seen the Black Mirror episode called "Be right back"? It aired back in February 2013 and sees a character called Ash die in a car accident, leaving behind his pregnant wife Martha. During Ash's funeral, Martha’s friend Sarah tells her about a company which creates AI versions of dead people, by using personal data they had shared online. Initially reluctant, Martha eventually caves in and tries the service. As a result, she’s able to chat with an Android Ash as if he was alive.Now, Black Mirror is well known for delving into possible future technological developments, which are sometimes purely the stuff of fantasy. But the scenario portrayed in that particular episode may become widespread in the near future. Are we saying this may actually be possible then? Do businesses see a lot of potential in deadbots? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why is climbing stairs so good for you?Am I in a situationship?Which foods are best for burning fat?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices