Something You Should Know
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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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- What Life Used to Smell Like & How the Telephone Changed Us · 49 min. · Episode 1438You know that uneasy feeling when someone or something gives you the creeps? Is your brain picking up on a hidden danger, or is something else going on? There's some fascinating…
- SYSK TRENDING - The Surprising Upside of Imposter Syndrome · 24 min.Have you ever felt like you don't really deserve your success? Maybe you got a promotion, landed a great job, or accomplished something impressive, but instead of feeling proud…
- What Your DNA Might Reveal & Why Winners Sometimes Quit · 50 min. · Episode 1437On a clear night, the sky is filled with stars — far more than most of us can see. But there's a surprisingly simple trick that can help you spot more of them, even without a…
- 12 Simple Habits to Propel Your Success & The Inner Workings of the CIA-SYSK Choice · 50 min. · Episode 1436Having friends is great. Paying for friendships? Not so great. Between lunches, dinners, drinks, and other get-togethers, maintaining a social life can get surprisingly…
- Where Great Innovation Comes From & Why You Don't Notice What's Right in Front of You · 50 min. · Episode 1435Everyone knows that practice makes perfect. Or does it? Practicing is certainly important when you're trying to master something new, but research suggests there's another…
- SYSK TRENDING - Why Perfectionism Isn’t Perfect · 21 min.Being a perfectionist sounds like a good thing. You have high standards, pay attention to details, and want to do things right. What's wrong with that? As it turns out, quite a…
- The Magic of “Once Upon a Time” & The Power of Collective Intelligence · 51 min. · Episode 1434Have you ever noticed that when two people walk together, they often fall into step without even trying? Or that people in conversation sometimes begin to mirror each other's…
- The Surprising Power of Notebooks & What Screens Are Really Doing to Us - SYSK Choice · 48 min. · Episode 1433Can someone's taste in music make them more attractive to you? Apparently, it can. The music people listen to can influence how we perceive their personalities, how compatible we…
- Can a Chatbot Replace Human Love? & Why Families Matter So Much · 49 min. · Episode 1432Where do you leave your car keys at night? On the kitchen counter? By the front door? It turns out that where you keep your key fob when you're not driving could actually affect…
- SYSK TRENDING - Why Young People Dread Adulting · 26 min.There was a time when kids couldn't wait to grow up. Becoming an adult meant freedom, independence, making your own decisions, and finally being in charge of your own life. But…
- Why People Misunderstand You (Even When You're Clear) & The Secret Life of Leaves · 49 min. · Episode 1431Ever send an email asking several questions, only to get a reply that answers just one of them? Or discover that someone completely missed your most important point? It turns out…
- When Pleasure Backfires & The Truth About Losing Weight - SYSK Choice · 53 min. · Episode 1430You know getting enough sleep is important. But what if you could make a meaningful difference in your health and well-being by getting just 15 minutes more sleep each night?…
- Should You Tip for Takeout? & The Weird Ways People Get into The Guinness Book of World Records · 48 min. · Episode 1429Ever meet someone for the first time and then spend the next hour wondering what they thought of you? Did you say the right things? Were you interesting? Did you make a good…
- SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Body Language · 25 min.You are constantly sending signals without saying a word—and so is everyone around you. The way someone sits, moves their hands, looks at you, or suddenly changes their posture…
- The Technology That Gets You to Pay More & The Good News About Envy · 47 min. · Episode 1428When you delete a spam text, your phone often gives you the option to “Delete and Report.” But have you ever wondered what actually happens when you report it? Who gets the…
- Why Crowds Change Who You Are & The Mystery of How Life First Began- SYSK Choice · 48 min. · Episode 1427Most of us know that driving faster burns more gas. But just how much does slowing down actually save you? The difference is bigger than you might think. And if you drive around…
- The Surprising Science of Enjoying Food & Why We Need to Know Why · 49 min. · Episode 1426We all have vivid memories of major events from our past — moments we can picture so clearly that we’re certain we remember exactly what happened. They’re known as “flashbulb…
- SYSK TRENDING -Taking a Tour of the Human Body · 26 min.The human body is full of strange, ingenious, and often overlooked features that keep us alive every second of every day. And some of the most fascinating parts are the ones we…
- Why Young Men and Women Don’t Trust Each Other & What Makes Love Last · 49 min. · Episode 1425You know that stretch you instinctively do when you first wake up — arms out, back arched, often accompanied by a yawn or a strange noise? Dogs and cats do it too. There is…
- How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer & Why It Pays to Be Quiet - SYSK Choice · 49 min. · Episode 1424You have seen a dollar bill hundreds of times, but have you ever really studied it? It’s fascinating. And the number 13 plays a prominent role. This episode begins with a short…
- How to Have Great Conversations & The Surprising Truth About Optimism · 48 min. · Episode 1423Ever get a song stuck in your head that simply will not leave? That’s an earworm, and while it will eventually fade away on its own, there are some things you can do to help get…
- SYSK TRENDING -The Intriguing Mysteries of the Universe · 27 min.There are some questions about the universe that are almost too big to wrap your head around. Why are we here? How did everything begin? Are we alone — or is there intelligent…
- When to Speak Up and When to Stay Quiet & Why Smart Investors Do Crazy Things · 50 min. · Episode 1422What are spiders doing inside your home? You’ve probably spotted a few crawling around, especially in the fall. But contrary to what you might assume, many of those spiders…
- The Tech of Tomorrow That Never Arrived & The Remarkable History of Teeth - SYSK Choice · 49 min. · Episode 1421Groceries are expensive, but there is a surprisingly simple way to leave the supermarket with a smaller bill — and it has less to do with what you buy than how you shop. I begin…
- How to Take Smarter Risks in Life & The Lies You Tell Yourself · 48 min. · Episode 1420You’ve probably seen the warning on your passenger-side car mirror: “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” Which raises an obvious question: Why put a mirror on your…
- SYSK TRENDING - Why Gossip Is Actually Good for You · 24 min.Who doesn’t like a bit of juicy gossip? We tend to think gossip is petty, mean or something we probably shouldn’t be doing. Yet practically everyone gossips—and it turns out…
- How to Read a Room Like a Pro & The Surprising Truth About Self-Esteem · 49 min. · Episode 1419If you’ve ever tried to look at your phone while wearing sunglasses and found the screen strangely dark—or even completely black—there’s a fascinating reason why. And you don’t…
- Why Pets Behave So Strangely & The Surprising Rhythm of Your Brain - SYSK Choice · 50 min. · Episode 1418How is your posture right now? If your shoulders are slouched, you may be sending a message to other people that you never intended to send. Your shoulders can communicate…
- How Optimism Works in Tough Times & The Curious Story of Breakfast Cereal · 49 min. · Episode 1417When someone gets a nosebleed, what are you supposed to do? Many of us learned that you should tilt your head back. That’s not a good idea. There are a couple of key actions to…
- SYSK TRENDING - How the Negativity Effect Rules Us · 25 min.Someone says nine wonderful things about you and one negative thing. Which one are you still thinking about hours later? Probably the negative one. Bad experiences, criticism and…
- Stop Trying So Hard to Sleep & Why New Things Are So Hard to Resist · 49 min. · Episode 1416Why do your fingers and toes sometimes feel freezing cold when the rest of you feels perfectly comfortable? It’s actually your body doing something very deliberate to protect…
- How Horses Shaped History & The Surprising Upside of Laziness – SYSK Choice · 46 min. · Episode 1415We have become much more of a cashless society in the last few years. That turns out to be a good thing because cash is really disgusting. Listen as I explain just how disgusting…
- Secrets to Getting Great Customer Service & The Curious Story of Remote Controls · 49 min. · Episode 1414Certain smells can instantly transport you back to another time and place — sometimes more vividly than a photograph ever could. Why is your sense of smell so closely tied to…
- SYSK TRENDING - Curious Quirks of the Human Brain · 23 min.Why does time seem to move faster and faster the older you get? Summers that once felt endless suddenly seem to disappear in a flash. There are some intriguing theories about why…
- A Smarter Way to Make Big Life Changes & The Strange Rise of the House Cat · 49 min. · Episode 1413Why do leaves turn such spectacular colors every fall? It seems as if the green simply changes to red, orange or yellow — but that isn’t quite what happens. There is a lot more…
- The Secret Life of Gases & Why We Get Hooked - SYSK Choice · 50 min. · Episode 1412Some very popular drinks can do a surprising amount of damage to your teeth. Which ones are the worst offenders? This episode begins with what certain drinks do to your tooth…
- The Bizarre World of Product Testing & Understanding Highly Sensitive People · 48 min. · Episode 1411When the power goes out, how long will food in your refrigerator and freezer stay safe? And how bad is it to open the door and check? Consumer Reports has some useful answers…
- SYSK TRENDING - What Makes Someone Credible · 27 min.Why do you believe some people almost immediately, while others make you skeptical? You might assume credibility comes down to expertise, experience and having the facts on your…
- The Nocebo Effect: Placebo’s Evil Twin & Weird Facts You Never Knew · 49 min. · Episode 1410Have you ever been completely stuck trying to solve a problem or come up with a new idea? There is a remarkably simple thing you can do that research shows can get your creative…
- Why Secrets Are So Hard to Keep & The Curious Quirks of Language - SYSK Choice · 49 min. · Episode 1409Eye contact can be tricky. Too little can make you seem bored or distracted. Too much can get uncomfortable fast. So what is the right amount? This episode begins with some…
- The Surprising Power of Swearing & How to Build Confidence Fast · 50 min.Want to significantly improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep? There is one surprisingly simple thing you can do during the day that may actually help you sleep…
- SYSK TRENDING - Are The Added Ingredients In Food All That Bad? · 23 min.Processed food has gotten a pretty terrible reputation. We’re warned to avoid foods with long ingredient lists, mysterious additives and chemical names we can’t pronounce…
- How to Get Better Healthcare & The Strange Ways Weather Affects You · 51 min. · Episode 1407Ever notice that the trip home often seems shorter than the trip there—even when the distance and travel time are exactly the same? It happens so often that researchers have…
- How Music Can Actually Heal You & The Skills Technology Is Stealing - SYSK Choice · 49 min. · Episode 1406You probably know that light, noise, temperature and stress can all interfere with your sleep. But what about the moon? Strange as it sounds, some research suggests people really…
- Why You Really Should Talk to Strangers & What Could Actually End the World · 47 min. · Episode 1405If you have a goal you really want to accomplish, when you start may matter more than you think. January 1st gets all the attention, but there are other dates and occasions that…
- SYSK TRENDING - How to Improve Your Focus · 24 min.It seems like paying attention should be easy. Yet for many of us, it has become one of the hardest things to do. We start reading an article and suddenly we're checking email…
- Inside Amazon's Empire & How Social Media Is Rewriting Your Life · 50 min. · Episode 1404Have you ever caught yourself saying, "It smells like rain"? It turns out that distinctive scent is very real—and it's not your imagination. Scientists know exactly where it…
- How Your Brain Reacts in a Disaster & Exploring Healthy Solitude - SYSK Choice · 48 min. · Episode 1403Most people think dogs see the world only in black and white—but that's simply not true. Dogs do see color, just not the same colors you do. Understanding how your dog actually…
- The Psychology of Infidelity & How to Improve Your Executive Function · 50 min.Have you ever wondered why some people seem to lose their hearing gradually while insisting they hear just fine? It turns out this isn't simply denial or stubbornness. The way…
- SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Physical Intelligence · 23 min.Most of us think of intelligence as something that happens entirely in the brain. But there's another kind of intelligence that lives in your body. It's what allows you to ride a…
