During his visit to Sydney, a tabloid newspaper compared President of France, Emmanuel Macron, to Looney Tunes character, Pepe Le Pew. Why stop there when there are plenty more Looney Tunes characters to play with?

Many people carry water with them at all times. But this wasn't always the case. When and why did we become obsessed with water? It's a James Valentine investigation.

In print, is an expletive less offensive if disguised with an asterisk? Or does your brain automatically fill in the gap? Why are there so many books using F**k in the title? There’s a language warning for this episode. And a bonus track.

Forget the significant birthdays. There are other moments in which it’s clear you’re officially old.

Barnaby Joyce’s life resembles a country song.

Judith Lucy and Denise Scott are two of our favourite comedians. What do they make of James Valentine’s collection of inspirational quotes and advice for life?

There’s a widespread belief that sand from Australia’s beaches was exported to Hawaii to top up dwindling supplies on Waikiki Beach. Truth or myth? James Valentine investigates.

If you’re way behind on your Christmas to-do list, get a boost by hearing from those who feel guilty rather than festive at this time of the year.

If the prospect of an upside down Christmas tree chills you to the core, you're in good company. And how about Alan Rickman? He's the bad guy in two Christmas movies, Die Hard and Love Actually. Tis the season.

Wander along a Sydney footpath and you’re likely to see an awkwardly placed share bike. It got James thinking. What else could be left and shared and left again? And are we heading towards a dump economy?