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Do you really know?

You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.

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4:21

What is hobby dating?

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2026/04/17

Perhaps you've already experienced that awkward feeling on a first date when you don't really know what to say to each other. Having a drink or going to a restaurant are great activities, but they don't always add much to the conversation. So, if you run out of questions you are often just left staring into each other's eyes and hoping for an opportunity to arise so that you might make a quick getaway! But this might be soon a thing of the past with the rise of the ‘hobby date’ in other words a date

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5:31

Why are some people constantly sexually aroused?

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2026/04/16

The condition we’re going to talk about today is pretty rare. It affects around 1% of women, but it can really disrupt the lives of those who suffer from it. Persistent genital arousal disorder, or PGAD for short, was officially identified by the medical community back in 2001, when Sandra Leiblum and Sharon Nathan published an article about it in The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. At the time, they called it persistent genital arousal syndrome, and identified five specific criteria for

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5:38

What's the happiest country in the world?

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2026/04/16

The latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report has been released, offering a fascinating insight into global well-being. Compiled by the Gallup World Poll in collaboration with the University of Oxford and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the report analyzes data from over 140 countries to determine where people are happiest. If you’re familiar with the World Happiness Report or similar rankings, you won’t be surprised to learn that European nations continue to dominate

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5:08

How small is a micropenis?

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2026/04/16

Penis size is often wrongly linked to notions of masculinity, and it’s an issue that causes a lot of insecurity among many men. Now, the term micropenis is used to refer to a penis that falls well below the average size.Bear in mind that from a scientific standpoint, there isn't a strict definition of a normal penis size is. According to Medical News Today, the average penis length is “probably around 5.1 to 5.5 inches”, which is smaller than most people think. Why do men place so much importance

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5:39

Could Highlander syndrome help humans become immortal?

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2026/04/15

Humans have long been intrigued by the idea of achieving eternal life, and wondered whether it could ever become possible thanks to medical and technological advances. But in the case of some individuals it seems that it may even be randomly bestowed upon them. Let’s take South Korean man Shin Hyo Myung for example. Ever since he appeared on eNews24 in 2013, he’s been used to being the centre of attention. In 2015 he then appeared in a documentary, and was widely described as a 26-year old with

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4:48

What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our...

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2026/04/15

Millennials - how well, if at all, do you remember the Y2K bug hype? Back in the 1990s, everyone was freaking out about computers crashing when the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2000. That was because when computers were first built back in the mid-20th century, they stored years with only two digits instead of four, due to memory limitations. It was feared that when the clock ticked over from '99' to '00' in the year 2000, computers wouldn't recognise the new century and might revert to

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4:30

Why do doctors advise against chewing gum?

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2026/04/15

Chewing gum first appeared in the United Kingdom in the year 1911, when AMerican manufacturer William Wrigley founded a British subsidiary. And it’s only become more and more popular as time with time. During World War II, American soldiers traded sticks of gum with European locals for rations. More recently, a widely-cited estimation from the early 2000s suggested there were 28 million regular chewers in the United Kingdom, making Brits the second biggest consumers of gum in the world! Why do

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4:12

What is quiet hiring?

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2026/04/14

After the emergence of ‘quiet quitting’, it's now the turn of quiet hiring. And although the term is relatively new, the practice is not. The term "quiet hiring" first appeared in the report "9 Future of Work Trends for 2023" published at the end of 2022 by Emily McRae, a philosophy professor in New Mexico, USA. She explains that this phenomenon follows on from the quiet quitting craze that emerged in 2021 after the Covid-19 pandemic which saw a huge wave of resignations sweep the country with

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4:29

How can you avoid bed bugs when you travel?

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2026/04/14

Bed bugs are small, blood-sucking insects that can infest your luggage, clothing, bedding and furniture. They are not only a nuisance, but can also cause allergic reactions, skin infections and psychological distress. Bed bugs are not a sign of poor hygiene or low-quality accommodation; they can be found anywhere, from luxury hotels to budget hostels and since the arrival of airbnb most big cities have seen a significant increase in infestation. So how can you prevent them from hitchhiking with

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4:54

Are my smart devices spying on me?

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2026/04/14

Smart devices can be very handy, but increasingly people are worried about exactly how smart they are, what they know and what they are doing with our data especially after a rogue Roomba ended up sharing embarrassing photos of one young woman on the toilet. Smart devices are electronic devices or gadgets that have the ability to interact, connect and share information with other smart devices. It is often associated with the term the ‘internet of things’. The Internet of things refers to a network

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4:48

How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?

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2026/04/13

As the sun sets on this rainy Sunday evening, reality sinks in. You didn't quite muster the energy to venture out, and now it's back to the grindstone. Tomorrow's Monday, signalling the return to work, and with it, a familiar wave of anxiety known as Monday morning syndrome, or the Monday blues. It's not officially recognised by the medical community, but many people identify with those feelings. A study conducted by Korean researchers in 2010 found that levels of stress hormone cortisol are at

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6:04

How can I beat my fear of flying?

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2026/04/13

Have you ever had a holiday coming up, and rather than being excited about it, you just can’t get over the apprehension and anxiety you get when you think about flying? And it only gets worse when you get to the airport, and onto the plane, doesn’t it? We’re talking clammy hands, a racing heartbeat, and a feeling of being constantly on-edge. Aviophobia, or an intense fear of flying, is actually one of the most common phobias out there, with estimates suggesting it affects between 10% and 40% of

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4:56

Is taking milk with coffee good for you?

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2026/04/13

Coffee purists tend to look down on the likes of the latte, cappuccino and mocha, suggesting that only black coffee is the real deal. They often double down by saying that drinking coffee with milk causes bloating and messes with digestion. But a recent study from the University of Copenhagen found that it might actually be beneficial for our health, after all. How so? Is the link proven then? It should help to change some people’s mindsets though, shouldn’t it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your

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5:17

Why do men often wake up with an erection?

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2026/04/12

A lot of people think that morning erections are triggered by erotic dreams, or a need to pee, but in fact they're a physiological reflex linked to sleep. That’s right - they’re not dependent on sexual arousal at all. And in a somewhat similar way, women actually also experience increased blood flow to the clitoris during the night. Now, the scientific term for a nighttime erection is nocturnal penile tumescence, or NPT for short, and men get a few each night on average. They occur during REM

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5:31

How does doom spending stop us from saving money?

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2026/04/12

Members of Gen Z, when you were kids, you might well have had grand plans for your twenties – owning a house, landing a job, getting hitched, and having kids. But where are you now? Are you a keen saver eyeing up homeownership, perhaps abiding by some of the methods we've talked about in the past on Do You Really Know?, like loud budgeting, cash stuffing or the 50/30/20 method? Or do you feel powerless, like your generation got the short end of the stick when it comes to property, and there's

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5:15

How did broccoli freckles become a beauty trend?

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2026/04/12

Anyone who uses Tiktok knows that you can stumble across some pretty random stuff on there. I mean, all of us have our own algorithm-tailored For You page, but still the latest wacky trends tend to get served to us whether we’ve viewed similar content or not. The Broccoli Freckles trend is a case in point. Iif you haven’t already heard of it, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s got something to do with food. But that’s actually not the case - in reality it’s a beauty hack! And it really started

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5:05

What is King Charles’ role in the Church of England?

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2026/04/11

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, her son Prince Charles became King at the age of 73. He inherited the many titles that his mother carried throughout her 70-year reign, one of which is the “Defender of the Faith”. That refers to his role as the supreme governor of the Church of England. In 2009, the Church of England stated it had over 26 million baptised members accounting for nearly half of the population of England. It is also the mother church of the international

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5:22

Why is Noah syndrome so dangerous?

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2026/04/11

April 2024 saw a couple in the south of France handed a one-year suspended sentence, and a ban from having pets, after they were discovered keeping 159 cats and seven dogs in their 860 sq foot apartment. According to BBC News, the “animals were discovered last year living in filth, many dehydrated, suffering from malnutrition or infected with parasites.”That shocking animal hoarding case seems to be an example of a behavioural issue known as Noah Syndrome. Is that Noah as in Noah from Noah’s Ark

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5:41

How quick is premature ejaculation?

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2026/04/11

According to the British Association of Urinological Surgeons, somewhere between 20 and 30% of men experience premature ejaculation. But of those men, less than a quarter actually seek medical advice. That’s despite it being an issue that often takes a toll psychologically on the man and the relationship they have with their partner. If it's always been an issue, it's termed primary premature ejaculation; whereas if it occurs after a period of normal ejaculation, it's called "secondary." And

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4:31

Is it really a good idea to exercise on an empty...

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2026/04/10

You might have heard that working out before eating helps burn more fat. It’s a common claim. Some say a fasted workout, like heading out for a morning run before breakfast, boosts fat burning or even improves performance. On paper, it sounds appealing. Exercising without eating first seems a bit strange so why do it? So does it actually help burn more fat? Could exercising on an empty stomach be risky? So should you avoid fasted workouts entirely? In under 3 minutes, we answer your

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