Do you really know?

Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might think, darkness is actually not our enemy but a friend when it comes to drifting off to dreamland.

Being exposed to light at night can have negative consequences on person’s health in the long-term. That’s according to a study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. They published their findings in 2022, having discovered a correlation between exposure to light while sleeping and conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.

What's the link between light and disease? How can I ensure I’m not at risk from light exposure at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 1/10/23

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According to Mental Health UK, nearly one in five people in the country don’t get enough sleep. We’ve talked about various types of sleep disorder in the past on Do You Really Know and the link between good sleep and good health is well established.

Many people turn to sleeping pills, but there’s a totally natural alternative which may actually yield better results.

What's that? Why is sex so beneficial then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What are the world's least safe travel destinations?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 18/3/2024

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What is mirror work ?

It’s not easy to learn to love yourself and have good self-esteem. But here’s the good news: it is possible to work at it. That’s the main premise behind positive psychology and personal development at least. One particular new thought method from the United States has gained a significant following; it’s known as mirror work.

Who invented mirror work then ? And what does the method consist of? But how can saying things to a mirror improve my self-confidence ? ⁠⁠ In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠What is Dugnad?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is de-extinction?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are happy hormones?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 12/5/2022

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In June 2025, the Met Office announced that the UK had had its warmest spring on record, with a mean temperature of 9.5°C, beating the previous mark set just a year prior in 2024 and exceeding the long term average by 1.4°.

It’s becoming increasingly important to adapt to periods of extreme heat, and one way to make stiflingly hot days more bearable is to adjust what you eat.

What should be avoided then? And what about drinks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Should I eat starchy foods in the evening?⁠

⁠Why should I eat more fermented foods?⁠

⁠Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. 

First Broadcast: 30/7/2025

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They buzz around your fruit salad, hover over your barbecue, and seem to think the edge of your pool is their hangout. Every summer, it’s the same story - wasps turning your outdoor bliss into a swatting frenzy. But it doesn’t have to be this way; there are ways to keep them at bay. 

There are gentler, and smarter ways to make them buzz off. Essential oils are a great place to start. Scents like lemongrass, cloves, and lavender are natural wasp deterrents.

What about when you're having a barbecue? But aren’t we supposed to protect wasps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Is it dangerous if I get heart palpitations?⁠

⁠Is eating fish still good for you?⁠

⁠What is Fridgescaping?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue

First Broadcast: 28/7/2025

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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!

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⁠⁠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.

First broadcast : 17/11/2023

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Some people believe they simply can’t function in the morning until they’ve had a cup of coffee. Others seem to be grumpy every morning, as if they’ve got out of the wrong side of the bed. 

Of course, a poor night’s sleep can be the cause, whether it be down to stress, not getting to bed early enough, drinking or other physical conditions like sleep apnea. Psychological factors can also come into play, like a lack of motivation in your job or relationship issues. But sleep quality and mental health aren’t the only factors. A lot of us wake up and get up in a pretty suboptimal way.

What’s the best way to wake up then? What about having a lie-in to get extra sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠What is stealth wealth?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How much sleep should I get each night?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How do sim swapping scams work?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 11/5/2023

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According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there are as many as 430 deaths per year due to wrong-way crashes in the United States alone. That might be hard to believe as for most of us driving on the “right” side of the road is as automatic as brushing your teeth.

But there is of a course a divide between countries that drive on the left and those that drive on the right. In ancient times, driving was not really regulated, but it was nevertheless the norm to drive on the left. And it’s down in no small part to the fact that the majority of people are right-handed. In ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, soldiers and cavalry men carried their swords and shields on the left to draw more easily with their right hands when needed.

How far back does the tradition of driving on the left go? When did that change in other parts of the world? What about in other countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is Sisu?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 1/4/2023

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There are plenty of ways to get the attention of someone you're crushing on. It might come very naturally to some, but for others, flirting can be an intimidating proposition.

Have you ever wondered if someone is flirting with you, because of their somewhat ambiguous approach? Well, they may have been micro-flirting, a technique that dating experts say is used by shy men in particular. And there are actually some pretty recognisable under-the-radar strategies that qualify as micro-flirting, which is what we’re going to shed light on today.

How exactly does one micro-flirt then? Why do shy people tend to veer towards a micro-flirting approach then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠How can I improve my sense of direction?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What does my urine colour say about my health?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 15/05/2023

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What is squirting? Thanks for asking!

OK, so from their teenage years onwards most men get used to fluid shooting out of their genitals on a regular basis. But female ejaculation is a thing too, and it’s known colloquially as squirting.

Most often, it’s when a woman expels fluid from the vulva either before or during an orgasm. It’s generally seen as a pleasurable sensation, even when it doesn’t happen at the same time as a climax.

The terms squirting and female ejaculation are commonly used interchangeably, but some researchers have suggested they are two distinct phenomena.

So squirting actually exists outside the world of porn? What is this mysterious fluid that comes out then? What are the secrets to making a woman squirt? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What are Fan Tokens?⁠

⁠What is terraforming?⁠

⁠What is a deepfake?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 9/9/2021

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