Bacon and eggs are synonymous with the classic American breakfast. But, has it always been that way? When and why did bacon and eggs become a cornerstone of traditional breakfast? Is breakfast really the "most important" meal of the day? And, how has breakfast evolved over time?

Mike gets answers from Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes of UCLA, Professor Ken Albala at University of the Pacific, and owner of Simply Fuel, Mitzi Dulan, RD. 

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Achoo! Nothing signals the dawn of allergy season quite like that sensation you feel right before letting out a sneeze. While we all have our own unique sneezing style and cadence, it's almost impossible to fight the involuntary expulsion of air out our noses. Why do we sneeze? Are common myths about sneezing true? And, where do allergies come from?

Mike gets answers from Elisabeth Ference, MD at Keck Medicine of USC and Dr. Marc Meth at Century City Allergy in Los Angeles.

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Low rise, high rise, bell bottoms, flares, boot cut, stone washed, slim-fit... whatever your preference, denim jeans are a staple of the modern wardrobe. And, despite their enduring place in fashion, how to take care of them still remains a mystery. What's the best way to keep your jeans clean? Is washing them a make or break for preserving their integrity?

Mike puts these questions to experts in the field of denim and textiles - Tony Patella of Tellason Denim and Rachel McQueen, PhD of University of Alberta.

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Ever feel like you've been here before? We call this mysterious feeling "déjà vu," French for "already seen." What causes it? And, how can it be explained?

Mike puts these questions to Dr. Akira O'Connor of University of St Andrews' School of Psychology and Neuroscience. 

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Catching z's isn't easy. We use white noise machines, take supplements, drink teas, and count sheep... Yet, our efforts rarely result in quality rest. Why is it so difficult to achieve a good night's sleep? And, what can we do to wake up feeling refreshed when our alarms go off?

Mike gets answers from the Director of UCLA's Sleep Disorders Center, Dr. Alon Avidan.

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Every true sports fan dreams of the moment when their team is crowned world champs and, when that day finally comes, millions dash to buy all kinds of expensive swag to commemorate the victory. Now, there can only be one winner but, to hedge their bets, apparel makers produce "We Are The Champions" gear for BOTH teams long before a trophy is hoisted. 

What happens to the losers' hats, shirts, and sweats? Is all lost in defeat?

Mike gets the answers from Good360’s Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Development Officer, Shari Rudolph, and Jamie Mottram, President of BreakingT. 

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For many of us, before our morning cuppa Joe, we feel ineffective and even unapproachable. What magic does coffee work on those who consider it lifeblood? And, how has the seemingly simple blend of grounds and water evolved into a delicacy? 

Mike gets answers from Bobak Roshan of Demitasse Coffee, Jay Ruskie, CEO of Frinj Coffee, and Bill Ristenpart of the UC Davis Coffee Center.

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After a trip to the supermarket, even the most disciplined shopper will come home with a couple of items that weren’t on his or her list. What is the strange force that drives us to buy on impulse? Are we being unwittingly enticed into purchasing things we don’t want or really need?

Mike puts these questions to two experts in the field - Phil Lempert, editor at SuperMarketGuru.com, and founder of 80 Twenty Nutrition and registered dietitian Christy Brissette.

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Americans have an insatiable appetite for true crime. But few seem to be losing sleep after a midnight snack of terrifying true tales. 

Mike seeks answers to why this genre is so widely successful from Scott Bonn, author of "Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World's Most Savage Murderers," and Erin Moriarty from "48 Hours" on CBS, who know a thing or two about why Americans can't get their fill of murders and mayhem.  

Check out Erin's podcast "My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty"

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Right now, tens of thousands of men and women are working 40,000 feet above our heads. These men and women are flight attendants. What's it really like to make your living inside a silver bullet that's traveling at 500 miles per hour? 

Mike gets the answers from two veterans of the friendly skies, United Airlines flight attendant, Bella Carter, and former flight attendant, Kat Kamalani. 

Find Kat on Tik Tok @katkamalani

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