Something You Should Know
Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.
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How to Truly Know People & The Science Behind t...
Learn the skills that help you truly know others and discover why dogs improve our lives—plus tips on early flu signs and rescuing wet phones.
47 min
102
Magic Words That Influence Others & How Feeling...
Discover the words that boost your influence and how your mindset shapes health—plus simple tricks to lift your mood and improve sleep.
42 min
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Secrets of Christmas Classic Movies & The Curio...
The surprising history of eggnog, hidden stories behind classic Christmas movies, and why your holiday tree may trigger allergies.
26 min
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The Untold Story of the Christmas Tree & The Ne...
Why yawns spread, the surprising story of Christmas trees, how dining out has changed, and why some foods leave you hungrier than before.
45 min
105
Why Audiences Behave the Way They Do & The Hidd...
Pine’s surprising benefits, the hidden psychology of audiences, why uncertainty improves decisions, and simple techniques to boost productivity.
43 min
106
Our Obsession with Aliens & The Dangers of Lone...
Why we’re obsessed with aliens, how friendships keep us alive, and the truth about the damage done by leg-crossing.
45 min
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Origins of the Office Christmas Party & Pro Adv...
27 min
108
The Psychology of Being “Played for a Sucker” ...
Why we hate being “the sucker,” what science says about burnt foods, and how to protect yourself in the cold.
45 min
109
The Powerful Benefits of Nostalgia & Why Games ...
Discover why nostalgia can make you happier and more motivated — and how the games we play reveal the deepest truths about being human.
46 min
110
What Awe and Wonder Do to Your Brain & Why Your...
Discover how awe can transform your health and happiness — and learn why your attention span is collapsing (plus, the science-backed ways to fix it).
45 min
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Thanksgiving Myths, Foods & Forgotten Tradition...
What they really ate in 1621, how turkey pardons began, and why “Jingle Bells” is actually a Thanksgiving song. Bonus holiday episode!
25 min
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The World’s Greatest Mentalist Shares His Secre...
A world-famous mentalist reveals how to read people and boost success — plus, the surprising science behind why humans are the only species that keeps pets.
46 min
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Why Success is Never Quite Good Enough & How Ev...
What if achieving success doesn’t make you happy — it just makes you hungry for more? Discover why accomplishment often leads to “Wonderhell,” and how evolution wired your brain for true free will.
48 min
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The Surprising Power of Hope & The Science of Y...
43 min
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BONUS: You Might Also Like: David Greene is Obs...
49 min
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The Psychology of Brand Loyalty & The Strange H...
45 min
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The Power of Making Things Simple & How Pockets...
44 min
118
Secret Languages We All Speak & Amazing Changes...
Discover the hidden languages we all use without realizing it — and the surprising seasonal changes in nature you’ve never noticed until now.
45 min
119
The Real Story of Thanksgiving - Bonus Holiday ...
A Thanksgiving blunder that launched the frozen-meal industry, the true story behind the first feast, and what Americans are really eating instead of turkey.
22 min
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Strange Secrets of the Human Body and Why Your ...
45 min
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The Truth About Popular Food Myths & Modest Inv...
45 min
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When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Co...
What if your maps are lying to you — and your idea of courage isn’t what you think? Explore the strange errors hiding in the world’s maps and discover the surprising science of true bravery.
45 min
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What Wikipedia’s Success Reveals About Trust & ...
Wikipedia proves something remarkable about human nature — people can be trusted. Discover what its success reveals about collaboration, and why fear, not failure, holds most of us back.
43 min
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The Dark Side of Achievement & The Astonishing ...
44 min
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How You Can Access Hidden Markets & How to Be A...
46 min