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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.You might not be able to afford a Balenciaga coat, a Prada bag or a Chanel suit, but you could probably stretch to a branded baseball cap, pair of socks or some other small accessory. According to blogger Venkatesh Rao this is the definition of ‘premium mediocre’ a term he came up with to describe the illusion of luxury without the price tag. Is premium mediocre just for fashion? What is the problem with premium mediocre? Why do people purchase premium mediocre products? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:What is Gross National Happiness, a potential alternative to GDP?Why are my ears ringing?Why is Elon Musk's Twitter takeover causing concern?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Fast fashion is to fashion what fast food is to dining. That is to say a poor-quality imitation, which everybody criticises but still nevertheless consumes! Adopted by many clothing brands, this strategy consists of regularly bringing out new collections and offering low-price items. Customers are therefore encouraged to buy new clothes almost constantly. This all seems rather bleak, so what can we do? What is the solution, to stop wearing clothes and turn to naturism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:What is Gross National Happiness, a potential alternative to GDP?Why are my ears ringing?Why is Elon Musk's Twitter takeover causing concern?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.When talking about the economy, two terms always seem to come up: consumption and GDP. Consumption is seen as an important data point when measuring a company’s economic health. And if consumption drops, so too does GDP, which stands for gross domestic product. It’s an economic indicator which measures the market value of all goods and services produced in a country over the course of a year. Where was gross national happiness created? How is Gross National Hapiness measured? Is it used outside of Bhutan? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:How can I beat a hangover?Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not uncommon to hear ringing, buzzing, humming or hissing sounds that can’t be heard by anyone else. The medical term for these symptoms is tinnitus. The sounds may affect both ears, or just one. If you’re lucky, they’re a temporary or intermittent problem, but for some people they can be more severe, affecting their daily lives. 2019 figures from the British Tinnitus Association suggested that persistent tinnitus affects 1 in 8 people. Occasional ringing in the ears is nothing to worry about. It’s when it lasts for longer than a few minutes that you may wish to consult a GP. Bear in mind that tinnitus itself isn’t actually a disease. The sounds are symptoms of other disorders and health conditions. Where does it come from? Does it get worse with age? Are there any treatments for permanent tinnitus? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:How can I beat a hangover?Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like with body shaming or slut shaming, mom shaming is another example of how women are often subjected to disproportionate criticism, and made to feel guilty about their choices, in this case specifically about parenting methods.The term refers to how mothers are criticised or even humiliated, for the way they bring up their children and fulfil their role as a mother. Such comments often come from within the family, but it can also be friends, colleagues or total strangers. It might be because of parental choices that don’t match their own, or that don’t match traditional societal norms.  Who would be so judgemental as to make comments like that? What are the consequences of mom shaming? What about dad shaming; is that a thing too? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:How can I beat a hangover?Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On 26th October 2022, Elon Musk walked into Twitter’s San Francisco offices carrying a sink. He was there to complete a deal to acquire the company and later tweeted an image along with the corny caption “Entering Twitter HQ; Let that sink in”. Within two days, the $44bn acquisition was confirmed, following months of speculation. And it’s fair to say that Musk’s first weeks as head of Twitter have been anything but dull, with a number of controversies quickly ensuing. He’s long been an active user of Twitter, and has accrued over 100 million followers. Not only does he use the platform to promote his businesses, he also posts memes and makes outlandish comments.So what are Musk’s plans for Twitter then? Why is all  that causing concern then? How have Twitter users reacted? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:How can I beat a hangover?Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you drink alcohol, the chances are at some point you’ve had to deal with a nasty hangover, due to drinking too much. The associated headache, nausea, fatigue and other symptoms can make it a real challenge to get through the day after a night out. There’s actually a scientific term for the unpleasant symptoms that come with a hangover; it’s veisalgia. According to Ted.com, between 3 and 23% of people actually don’t get hangovers at all. You can count yourself extremely lucky if you’re one of those people, although being prone to hangovers may be a blessing in disguise.  Why does the consumption of alcohol lead to such symptoms? Is drinking water effective at reducing hangover symptoms? What should I eat when hungover? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?Can the COP27 summit really help save the planet?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surely it’s every football fan's dream to watch the world cup live and support their team.  Imagine then being offered free tickets, accommodation and even a daily allowance to do so. For some fans heading to Qatar this November that is exactly what has happened. But like all deals that look too good to be true, here too, there is a catch. Paid fans will be expected to be ambassadors for the tournament if they are picked to be a fan leader.  Fan leaders, as they are being called,  will be invited to the opening ceremony on the 20th of November and will take part in a filmed five-minute, fan-themed section before the match starts.What does being a fan leader mean? Why is Qatar offering this? What is controversial about this program? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?Can the COP27 summit really help save the planet?Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world of cinema is full of films and sagas which leave their mark on a generation, sometimes becoming cult films. And another phenomenon is becoming more and more common: that of the spin off. Spin-off films involve the creation of a new work based on the original, focusing on the story of a secondary character. There are a number of reasons why directors and screenwriters have chosen to carry out such projects. In the last few years, cinema has been met with strong competition from the world of series, so the need to stay competitve is high. Why are they so important for cinematic works? What are some examples? Why do fans love them so much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier?What is a migraine?Can you get rid of cellulite?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also known as woodcraft, bushcraft culture is somewhere between a hobby and a philosophy. It’s a minimalist approach to surviving in nature, without disturbing it. It’s the use and practice of certain skills in a natural environment, like a forest. Many bushcraft skills were common throughout the history of humanity, but aren’t so necessary in the towns and cities where most people live in this day and age. Nevertheless, the practice of bushcraft has become more and more popular as a hobby, with many youtube videos appearing online and taking up entire shelves in bookstores. The term bushcraft is believed to date back to the 19th century, with the “bush” being a commonly used term for a remote area of wild country, like a woodland.Where does it come from? What kind of techniques are we talking about then? Is there really any point knowing all that stuff? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier?What is a migraine?Can you get rid of cellulite?A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices