Something You Should Know

Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Have you ever heard of the word – shadenfreude. It’s when you are amused by or laugh at someone ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2024

Most brands and businesses have a logo. Designing and creating logos is both art and science it seem...

Thu, 28 Nov 2024

People need physical touch and too many of us are not getting enough of it. The result is something ...

Mon, 25 Nov 2024

Most refrigerators come with a light inside. It goes on when you open the door. It’s very helpful....

Sat, 23 Nov 2024

We live in a culture that has a definite bias towards neatness. But it makes you wonder – is being...

Thu, 21 Nov 2024

How many photographs have been taken worldwide in the history of photography? And how many just this...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024

Maybe you’ve noticed that simply having friends has gotten expensive. Meeting for lunch, drinks af...

Sat, 16 Nov 2024

“Sit up straight!” You’ve probably heard it since you were very young, and it turns out to be ...

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Women apologize more than men. Why is that? This episode looks at the likely reason and it may surpr...

Mon, 11 Nov 2024

When you are on the phone in a noisy environment, you probably cover your other ear to hear the phon...

Sat, 09 Nov 2024

When you shop for big ticket items like a house or car, it matters what day you choose to go – and...

Thu, 07 Nov 2024

How do you decide when to throw food out? If you go by the date printed on the package, you could be...

Mon, 04 Nov 2024

When you know someone’s musical tastes, it can affect what you think of that person. It can even i...

Sat, 02 Nov 2024

I can’t imagine anyone who wants to receive MORE emails. Most of us would prefer to get far fewer....

Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Everyone understands that getting enough sleep is important. But how important? This episode begins ...

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Is handwriting analysis a real thing? Can an “expert” really tell if handwriting is forged or re...

Sat, 26 Oct 2024

From a very early age you were likely told not to lie. Lying is bad. And it seems that one of the t...

Thu, 24 Oct 2024

Most of us have heard that the speed at which you drive can impact your gas mileage but by how much?...

Mon, 21 Oct 2024

You have seen a dollar bill hundreds of times, but have you ever really studied it? It’s fascinati...

Sat, 19 Oct 2024

Do you suffer from any of these symptoms: Tiredness, stomach issues, dizziness, headaches, joint pro...

Thu, 17 Oct 2024

Something interesting seems to happen when couples are together for a long time. Without even trying...

Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Major storms all get names: Milton, Katrina, Ian, Sandy etc. Why do we name storms? Do the names of ...

Sat, 12 Oct 2024

We all tend to want to impress others with our accomplishments or skills or whatever else that makes...

Thu, 10 Oct 2024

When you are focused on a task, interruptions can be annoying and maddening. Yet, there may be a po...

Mon, 07 Oct 2024

Watch a couple hold hands as they stroll own the road. It often seems cute and quaint. But it is mor...

Sat, 05 Oct 2024

When someone first sees you, what impression do they get? What image do you project? It’s importan...

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

“You should drink at least 8 glasses of water per day!” Well, wait a second. That advice is abou...

Mon, 30 Sep 2024

Groceries are expensive. So, if you would like a simple yet effective technique to cut your grocery ...

Sat, 28 Sep 2024

iPhone users have likely noticed that some texts show up in blue and some show up in green. What’s...

Thu, 26 Sep 2024

How is your posture right now? If your shoulders are slouched, you are sending a message to others t...

Mon, 23 Sep 2024

Ever fake a smile? We all do. What harm can it do? Well, it could do you some harm if you are the on...

Sat, 21 Sep 2024

What if you could reduce your risk of heart disease by 30% without a lot of effort? After all, it is...

Thu, 19 Sep 2024

We have become much more of a cashless society in the last few years. That turns out to be a good th...

Mon, 16 Sep 2024

Some very popular drinks turn out to be really bad for your teeth. This episode begins with that lis...

Sat, 14 Sep 2024

My mother was a teacher, and I remember her saying that when you take a test and you don’t know th...

Thu, 12 Sep 2024

At work, do you go out to lunch or eat at your desk? It makes a difference in the quality of your wo...

Mon, 09 Sep 2024

In the average lifespan, there are 2 separate years (and they are decades apart) where people report...

Sat, 07 Sep 2024

Is it true that opposites attract. After all you sometimes see couples that seem to prove the point...

Thu, 05 Sep 2024

Eye contact can be tricky. Too little and you look disinterested – too much and you look creepy. T...

Mon, 02 Sep 2024

While celebrities can sometimes pull it off, it can be almost impossible for regular folks to get a ...

Sat, 31 Aug 2024

Hot dogs come in packages of ten. Hot dog buns come in packages of eight. Why? Is this some sort of ...

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

Be careful what you say when someone pays you a compliment. This episode begins with some great advi...

Mon, 26 Aug 2024

You may never have noticed it, but for many people – maybe you – a full moon can mess with your ...

Sat, 24 Aug 2024

Everyone orders pizza at some point. So, everyone should that there is one size pizza that is a lous...

Thu, 22 Aug 2024

Are dogs color blind? Many people believe so, but they are not. They do see color but not the way we...

Mon, 19 Aug 2024

So many things can affect the way food and drinks taste. This episode begins with a look at how just...

Sat, 17 Aug 2024

Look around and you will likely see someone doing something on their cellphone. For many of us, cel...

Thu, 15 Aug 2024

Does your signature reveal anything about you? Does it send a message to those who see it? I start t...

Mon, 12 Aug 2024

It’s weird sometimes how you meet someone and hear their name is Lucy, for example and think – “...

Sat, 10 Aug 2024

Have you ever had a really vivid or even disturbing dream? This episode begins with a look at what o...

Thu, 08 Aug 2024

When your phone or tablet or computer starts acting weird or gets glitchy, the conventional wisdom i...

Mon, 05 Aug 2024

Should you get a second opinion? A lot of people faced with a medical diagnosis often wonder about t...

Sat, 03 Aug 2024

Don’t you hate it when you hear or think of a familiar song but can’t recall the title? This epi...

Thu, 01 Aug 2024

Are men more rational shoppers than women? Most definitely not. This episode begins by revealing how...

Mon, 29 Jul 2024

Why is it that mosquitoes seem to go after and bite some people more than others? This episode begin...

Sat, 27 Jul 2024

There is a lot of common summertime advice. For example, don’t go swimming for a half hour after y...

Thu, 25 Jul 2024

Will a medication work better if you believe and expect it to? This episode begins with some compell...

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

A lot of people don’t bother taking a summer vacation. What’s maybe more surprising is that many...

Sat, 20 Jul 2024

The consensus seems to be that drinking coffee has several excellent health benefits – and now the...

Thu, 18 Jul 2024

How much you like and enjoy a certain food is influenced by many things besides the food itself. The...

Mon, 15 Jul 2024

While “digital dementia” is not a real medical diagnosis, you still see it everywhere. People ar...

Sat, 13 Jul 2024

Is it safe to let your dog lick your face or eat off your plate? It pretty much depends on how clean...

Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Your chances of winning the lottery are horrible. Still, a lot of people play. This episode starts b...

Mon, 08 Jul 2024

When you go out to eat, the restaurant wants you to spend money. Nothing wrong with that. That’s h...

Sat, 06 Jul 2024

It makes sense that people cry when they are sad – but why do some of us cry when we are happy? Th...

Thu, 04 Jul 2024

There’s nothing better than a really good laugh. What’s even better is, laughing offers some exc...

Mon, 01 Jul 2024

We all have a sense of what romantic music is. But can that type of music really make you feel and a...

Sat, 29 Jun 2024

Getting car sick can really ruin a trip – for EVERYONE in the car! But maybe you’ve heard – t...

Thu, 27 Jun 2024

There’s more to making a great burger than meets the eye. This summertime episode begins with expe...

Mon, 24 Jun 2024

In an argument there are usually two things going on that make it so difficult. Listen as I begin th...

Sat, 22 Jun 2024

When dogs meet they often sniff each other. It appears we humans do the same thing (to other humans,...

Thu, 20 Jun 2024

Sunscreen has been around for a long time. Has it changed much? Are there advancements in “sunscre...

Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Of course, you know what a tank top is – but do you know why it is called a tank top? A tee-shirt ...

Sat, 15 Jun 2024

We all know sunscreen is important – but only if you cover all the places you need to cover. Inter...

Thu, 13 Jun 2024

Whenever you see the equal sign, you know what it means. So how did these two little parallel lines ...

Mon, 10 Jun 2024

10% of the human population is left-handed but what about other animals? Do they have a preference f...

Sat, 08 Jun 2024

Gasoline is expensive and we all need to make sure we are squeezing every mile out of every gallon. ...

Thu, 06 Jun 2024

Ever try to get your dog or cat to recognize themselves in the mirror? This episode begins with an e...

Mon, 03 Jun 2024

So many of us fantasize about being rich. Wouldn’t it be great to win the lottery or inherit a ton...

Sat, 01 Jun 2024

Why do they call it PLASTIC surgery? It seems like a weird word to use. What’s even weirder is tha...

Thu, 30 May 2024

The sound of crickets on a summer night can be quite pleasing. And the little critters making that s...

Mon, 27 May 2024

Here is a problem about spaghetti that has stumped some of the brightest minds in science, including...

Sat, 25 May 2024

Even though we have celebrated Memorial Day for a long time, it wasn’t made an official national H...

Thu, 23 May 2024

Look at any can of cooking spray and it will say on the label that it has zero calories. How can tha...

Mon, 20 May 2024

Whenever I fly, I see people on the plane who look like they are doing important work on their lapto...

Sat, 18 May 2024

Why do you suppose it is that dogs love to hang their heads out of a moving car window? What’s the...

Thu, 16 May 2024

“Your call is very important to us.” That is just one of many phrases businesses use trying to c...

Mon, 13 May 2024

Even though people seem to enjoy dining out, many find the process frustrating and difficult. And th...

Sat, 11 May 2024

Why is it you see people on the news every once in a while who claim to drink and smoke and eat a qu...

Thu, 09 May 2024

Do you know what the most popular and least popular car colors are? What’s so interesting is that ...

Mon, 06 May 2024

If you ever feel down, anxious or get that sense of doom, you might want to take some Tylenol. You a...

Sat, 04 May 2024

It feels natural to hold a grudge when someone betrays you or upsets you. After all, you are the inj...

Thu, 02 May 2024

The season during which you were born may have an effect on your health. This episode begins by reve...

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

There is a good chance you have thought your cellphone was ringing or vibrating when it wasn’t. It...

Sat, 27 Apr 2024

While it may seem that life moves at a faster pace, we are the ones who set that pace. Many of us li...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024

Just how much pesticides residue is on the produce you buy? Should you be concerned? Should you buy ...

Mon, 22 Apr 2024

Everyone knows it is dangerous to talk on the phone while driving – but it seems like it shouldn’...

Sat, 20 Apr 2024

It matters who your friends are. This episode starts with some interesting Gallup research that sho...

Thu, 18 Apr 2024

A lot of people have autographs from someone famous. Could the one you have be worth anything? What ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Where do you do your best work and think your best thoughts? Probably not at your workplace. This ep...

Sat, 13 Apr 2024

If your freezer has an ice maker then your freezer has a heater. This episode begins with an explana...

Thu, 11 Apr 2024

Apologizing is often difficult. Why though? It seems like doing the right thing and saying you’re ...

Mon, 08 Apr 2024

When you approach a table where you are going to sit with a group of people, which chair do you take...

Sat, 06 Apr 2024

Well, this sucks… it turns out that nice people make less money than mean people. That hardly seem...

Thu, 04 Apr 2024

The percentage of depressed people who smoke is higher than the general population. Way higher. When...

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

When you go to Disneyland or Disney World, something happens in the parking lot when you get there a...

Sat, 30 Mar 2024

What makes a food – a comfort food? Are you actually comforted by these foods? This episode begins...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024

Taking your shoes off before you enter a home is a thoughtful gesture and something many people have...

Mon, 25 Mar 2024

One huge important milestone in any relationship is when someone says, “I love you.” So how long...

Sat, 23 Mar 2024

Every home has batteries sitting around in a drawer somewhere waiting to be used. This episode begin...

Thu, 21 Mar 2024

We all know that we need to drink a lot of water. But have you ever wondered why? This episode begin...

Mon, 18 Mar 2024

You’ve probably heard this old rock & roll legend… that when Van Halen performed in concert, the...

Sat, 16 Mar 2024

You have likely noticed that in meetings, there are often 1, 2 or 3 people who tend to dominate the ...

Thu, 14 Mar 2024

Did you know that going to get a hair cut can make you look years younger? And it apparently has abs...

Mon, 11 Mar 2024

Most offices have a coffee area and some spare coffee cups sitting around for anyone who needs one. ...

Sat, 09 Mar 2024

Could drinking water make you smarter? Actually no one is really sure, but it does seem to be so. Th...

Thu, 07 Mar 2024

I’m sure you have been hit in the head. Maybe you fell and bumped it, or someone accidentally hit ...

Mon, 04 Mar 2024

Distractions while driving can be dangerous. Good drivers know they need to minimize distractions. H...

Sat, 02 Mar 2024

A person’s first name can have a profound impact on their life. This episode begins as I describe ...

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

Everyone loves getting flowers – but of course they don’t last very long. To make them last as l...

Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Why are there so many different shampoos? Does it really matter which one if all you want is clean h...

Sat, 24 Feb 2024

With all the advances in automobile technology, it seems they still haven’t solved the problem of ...

Thu, 22 Feb 2024

Are the things in your kitchen laid out efficiently? We often place kitchen items randomly – or wh...

Mon, 19 Feb 2024

When you drink something and start choking, people often say, “Oh it must’ve gone down the wrong...

Sat, 17 Feb 2024

Gotta big decision to make? Before you make it, you might want to wash your hands first. This episod...

Thu, 15 Feb 2024

The concept of body language is based on the idea that what you do with certain body parts sends a ...

Mon, 12 Feb 2024

Kissing has a lot of benefits you likely never knew. And it appears that the more you kiss – the m...

Sat, 10 Feb 2024

It is usually very difficult to talk your way out of getting a traffic ticket. Usually, the police a...

Thu, 08 Feb 2024

When you put a child in a car seat, you may be doing something wrong that could put your child in da...

Mon, 05 Feb 2024

Supposedly, women are attracted to men who can make them laugh. Is that really true? And if it is, w...

Sat, 03 Feb 2024

You may have heard the advice to not allow your gas tank to get too low before refueling. Is that re...

Thu, 01 Feb 2024

Human touch can certainly feel good, but does it actually have lasting biological effects? This epis...

Mon, 29 Jan 2024

In a job interview, there is one question you are likely to be asked that many people are not prepar...

Sat, 27 Jan 2024

Every mom knows, when a child (or an adult for that matter) gets a small cut, you put a little anti...

Thu, 25 Jan 2024

Is a newborn baby more likely to resemble mom or dad – or is it a toss-up? This episode begins by ...

Mon, 22 Jan 2024

How your food tastes depends on a lot of things that have nothing to do with the food itself. I begi...

Sat, 20 Jan 2024

As everyone who is a garlic lover or knows a garlic lover knows, garlic can make your breath stink. ...

Thu, 18 Jan 2024

Keeping track of passwords can be a real pain. If you use a simple one or use the same one for every...

Mon, 15 Jan 2024

A lot of people have different size feet. Sounds weird right but there is a good reason for it – a...

Sat, 13 Jan 2024

If you don’t have one yet, one great New Year’s resolution is to tackle the clutter in your hous...

Thu, 11 Jan 2024

I’m sure you’ve gotten a song stuck in your head. It happens to all of us. And once it gets in y...

Mon, 08 Jan 2024

Choking under pressure. No one wants to do that yet when the stakes are high, it can be hard to rise...

Sat, 06 Jan 2024

Scientists have studied what is the perfect temperature in an office or work environment. And the ma...

Thu, 04 Jan 2024

Generally, women seem to have a better, more sensitive sense of touch than men do. Yet, it isn’t g...

Mon, 01 Jan 2024

Ever wonder what the life expectancy is for that house fly buzzing around your kitchen? Or what’s ...

Sat, 30 Dec 2023

When the sun hits it just right, you can sometimes see just how dirty your computer screen gets. And...

Thu, 28 Dec 2023

Getting a paper cut sucks. It looks like nothing but it sure hurts like crazy. This episode starts w...

Mon, 25 Dec 2023

You can never say, “I love you” enough to your partner. They are the 3 magic words of love. Yet,...

Sat, 23 Dec 2023

When you have a bad cough, prescription cough syrup is often the remedy of choice – particularly t...

Thu, 21 Dec 2023

There is one word in the English language that has more meanings than any other. A lot more! And the...

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Some of the most inspiring words can come from some unusual places - and people. This episode begins...

Sat, 16 Dec 2023

“Sitting is the new smoking” has been a popular expression for the last few years. But seriously...

Thu, 14 Dec 2023

There is one important question that actually determines how healthy you will be and how long you wi...

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Winter is cold and flu season – and sometimes, when you start feeling sick, you wonder if it is th...

Sat, 09 Dec 2023

People frequently choke when they drink something because – “it went down the wrong pipe.” Is...

Thu, 07 Dec 2023

One of the best parts of Christmas is the tree. There is so much lore, and history and fascinating f...

Mon, 04 Dec 2023

Seems like there isn’t much your smartphone CAN’T do. However, one weakness it has is the inabil...

Sat, 02 Dec 2023

I’m sure you’ve noticed those little silica gel packs in boxes of shoes or electronics. And if y...

Thu, 30 Nov 2023

Who doesn’t love the smell of a Christmas tree? It seems to be a smell everybody finds pleasing an...

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

People say where you fall in the birth order compared to your siblings determines (or strongly influ...

Sat, 25 Nov 2023

You have probably heard that poinsettia plants are poisonous to people and pets. Really? How poisono...

Thu, 23 Nov 2023

Food labels are full of claims. They say things like “All-Natural” or “Doctor Recommended”...

Mon, 20 Nov 2023

Texting and email seem to have replaced the telephone as a primary means of communication. Still, th...

Sat, 18 Nov 2023

During the holiday season, there are more occasions and opportunities to drink alcohol. So, it’s w...

Thu, 16 Nov 2023

If you are getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night (and most people are), that can be a real pr...

Mon, 13 Nov 2023

A kiss can be very powerful. It can make you feel wonderful and connect you to a person – or it ca...

Sat, 11 Nov 2023

If you have siblings, they have had an important impact on you, even if you don’t realize it. This...

Thu, 09 Nov 2023

Ever notice how restaurant kitchens have huge exhaust fans over the stove? They have to have them. I...

Mon, 06 Nov 2023

Why are the numbers 1, 2 and 3 across the top of a telephone keypad but across the bottom of a calcu...

Sat, 04 Nov 2023

You often hear the terms antique, collectible and vintage used interchangeably. However, they do hav...

Thu, 02 Nov 2023

It might sound odd but the weather can have a significant impact on your purchase decisions. Some th...

Mon, 30 Oct 2023

Your grandmother probably told you to sit up straight – and boy was she right! Good posture can do...

Sat, 28 Oct 2023

Becoming a homeowner is an important goal for a lot of people. After all, home ownership is part of ...

Thu, 26 Oct 2023

While some people take pride in being a perfectionist, the fact is no one is perfect, so it is a som...

Mon, 23 Oct 2023

You can search online for information on just about any topic. Recently there was an interesting art...

Sat, 21 Oct 2023

Seems like everyone hates passwords. If they are too random, you forget them. If they are too obviou...

Thu, 19 Oct 2023

Wi-Fi being what it is, sometimes it slows down and things get glitchy – shows stop streaming, gam...

Mon, 16 Oct 2023

Every PC owner has probably wondered what the difference is between RESTART and SHUTDOWN – or if t...

Sat, 14 Oct 2023

Is taking a daily multivitamin a good idea? It seems to make a lot of sense – like an insurance po...

Thu, 12 Oct 2023

If you went to your backyard and took a pinch of dirt in your fingers, you would be holding a piece ...

Mon, 09 Oct 2023

If you are buying candy for Trick or Treaters this year, what kind will it be? Well, if you want to ...

Sat, 07 Oct 2023

Have you heard of the Pink Tax? It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs m...

Thu, 05 Oct 2023

When you are faced with a tough decision, some common advice is to “sleep on it." By sleeping and ...

Mon, 02 Oct 2023

How many married couples sleep in separate beds? A lot more than you may think. This episode begins ...

Sat, 30 Sep 2023

Why is the most popular pencil the #2 pencil? What happened to the #1 pencil? This episode begins w...

Thu, 28 Sep 2023

What makes happy people so happy? It is partly due to their attitude and behavior. This episode begi...

Mon, 25 Sep 2023

As people age, they may have trouble remembering recent events. If you know older people who seem to...

Sat, 23 Sep 2023

You know when you call a customer service number and you hear, “Your call is very important to us…...

Thu, 21 Sep 2023

It is conventional wisdom for people taking a test that if you are stuck – go with your first answ...

Mon, 18 Sep 2023

Why do people get hiccups and what is the best way to get rid of them? This episode begins with an e...

Sat, 16 Sep 2023

A lot of prescription pill bottles come with a ball of cotton inside, on top of the pills. What’s ...

Thu, 14 Sep 2023

How do you define love? What is it exactly? Listen to the beginning of this episode and you will hea...

Mon, 11 Sep 2023

There is a perceived advantage to reading fast. However, reading slower may actually be more benefic...

Sat, 09 Sep 2023

Every day, you make a countless number of decisions, from what to have for dinner to what detergent ...

Thu, 07 Sep 2023

I am certain that many times in your life you have had “one of those days.” Those are the days ...

Mon, 04 Sep 2023

Walking is good exercise and the pace at which you walk can make it even better. This episode begins...

Sat, 02 Sep 2023

Admit it, you have likely snooped or eavesdropped on someone at some point in your life. In fact eve...

Thu, 31 Aug 2023

Take a guess… how many times does the average American check their cellphone in 2023? I don’t kn...

Mon, 28 Aug 2023

People who are confident and powerful tend to exhibit a few critical behaviors to create that impres...

Sat, 26 Aug 2023

It’s become trendy to fill your car tires with nitrogen instead of plain old compressed air. In fa...

Thu, 24 Aug 2023

There is this weird thing that happens to a lot of people (including me) and that is, we often wake ...

Mon, 21 Aug 2023

How can doing something embarrassing in front of people be good for you? This episode begins by expl...

Sat, 19 Aug 2023

As relationships mature, holding hands seem to become less of a priority. And that could be a big mi...

Thu, 17 Aug 2023

How many times have you heard that exercise is good for you? But specifically, how? This episode sta...

Mon, 14 Aug 2023

Everyone has loose batteries somewhere in the house. And if you keep those batteries in your junk dr...

Sat, 12 Aug 2023

“Fragrance” is a common ingredient listed on perfumes, colognes, soaps, and lotions. Clearly, ju...

Thu, 10 Aug 2023

Just because you are a good driver doesn’t protect you from bad drivers. And there are a lot of th...

Mon, 07 Aug 2023

More and more people are opting to remove their shoes before they come into the house and asking gue...

Sat, 05 Aug 2023

Doodling – it is just something people do, particularly when listening to a boring speaker. While ...

Thu, 03 Aug 2023

An amazing number of dogs get stolen every year. And it’s all about the money. This episode begins...

Mon, 31 Jul 2023

On a hot summer day, lots of things can get dangerously hot. Your street, the dashboard and steering...

Sat, 29 Jul 2023

Isn’t salt – salt? I’ve always thought so. Sure there is kosher salt and sea salt and regular ...

Thu, 27 Jul 2023

People claim to get great ideas in the shower. But is that a real thing? Is there something about ta...

Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Is it true that a bee will die after it stings you? Or that YOU can die after a black widow spider b...

Sat, 22 Jul 2023

Ever noticed that aluminum foil has a shiny side and a dull side? Why do you suppose that is? Maybe ...

Thu, 20 Jul 2023

Somehow blue jeans, which are basically just work clothes, became this worldwide fashion staple, and...

Mon, 17 Jul 2023

What is the best (or worst) seat on a commercial airliner? That kind of depends on whether you mean ...

Sat, 15 Jul 2023

When you order something online, do you then track the package to see where it is and when it is com...

Thu, 13 Jul 2023

A lot of people still send checks in the mail. Increasingly that is becoming a bad idea. Listen as I...

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? Is it okay to use your phone while it is charging? We star...

Sat, 08 Jul 2023

We have probably all gotten a little more conscientious at washing our hands more frequently. Still,...

Thu, 06 Jul 2023

People often complain they get sick when they fly on an airplane. And they claim the problem is the ...

Mon, 03 Jul 2023

Did you know that all people with blue eyes are related to each other? That is just one of the fasci...

Sat, 01 Jul 2023

A lot of health and beauty advice has been passed down over many generations. And a lot of it is jus...

Thu, 29 Jun 2023

Want to significantly improve your chances of a getting a good night’s sleep? This episode begins ...

Mon, 26 Jun 2023

Ever wonder how spiders get into your house? This episode begins with an explanation and some ideas ...

Sat, 24 Jun 2023

Before the mid 60s, a can of beer on a hot summer day was worthless without a can opener. Then along...

Thu, 22 Jun 2023

A common recommendation for people trying to control their weight is to get enough sleep. Why? What ...

Mon, 19 Jun 2023

People who blush know it can be embarrassing. That begs the question – why do people blush in the ...

Sat, 17 Jun 2023

Most of us have had déjà vu – that feeling that what you are experiencing now, you have somehow ...

Thu, 15 Jun 2023

When you think how much your smartphone costs to buy and maintain, it’s a smart idea to try to mak...

Mon, 12 Jun 2023

We are all pretty clear on the dangers of driving while intoxicated. But there also appears to be so...

Sat, 10 Jun 2023

There are a lot of good reasons to be more optimistic. Interestingly, it also seems simply pretendin...

Thu, 08 Jun 2023

If you want to take a nap, it might be a good idea to find a hammock. This episode begins with an ex...

Mon, 05 Jun 2023

Do you ever turn your phone off? I mean ALL the way off. This episode begins by explaining why it is...

Sat, 03 Jun 2023

Back when grocery stores started charging for new plastic bags, there was a concern that using reusa...

Thu, 01 Jun 2023

Everyone has secrets. And that can be a problem. The burden of keeping a secret has a ripple effect ...

Mon, 29 May 2023

Ever wonder why mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others? I begin this episode by d...

Sat, 27 May 2023

Ask people what their favorite or lucky number is, and you will get a lot of different answers. But ...

Thu, 25 May 2023

Here’s some good advice: SLOW DOWN! This episode begins with a list of things you do every day tha...

Mon, 22 May 2023

As you know, you can’t tickle yourself. But if you are ticklish, anyone else can tickle you. So wh...

Sat, 20 May 2023

When you have a smart phone, you can take pictures of anything, anytime, anywhere. This episode star...

Thu, 18 May 2023

Where and when did someone come up with the idea for sunglasses? This episode begins with a brief hi...

Mon, 15 May 2023

You know that if you don’t drink enough water you get dehydrated. Still, there are other factors t...

Sat, 13 May 2023

Timing is important, especially when it comes to the big life decisions you make. In fact, the time ...

Thu, 11 May 2023

“Don’t spoil the ending!” It seems no one wants to know how a story or movie ends until they s...

Mon, 08 May 2023

Drinking coffee in the morning is a pleasant habit for many of us. However, this episode begins by e...

Sat, 06 May 2023

Doctors are supposed to know medical truth from myth. Yet a lot of doctors are misinformed – at le...

Thu, 04 May 2023

Most cars today are “connected cars.” That means that automakers and vendors can send and receiv...

Mon, 01 May 2023

Is beginner’s luck a real thing or just some weird occurrence that happens occasionally? This epis...

Sat, 29 Apr 2023

Decent sunglasses are a must. Otherwise, you are asking for trouble. If you doubt that, just ask any...

Thu, 27 Apr 2023

Is spring fever a real thing? This episode begins with a brief discussion on what spring fever is, w...

Mon, 24 Apr 2023

People with names that are difficult to pronounce are often discriminated against. It is not intenti...

Sat, 22 Apr 2023

How can too much noise make you less generous? As we have discussed here in the past, noise levels a...

Thu, 20 Apr 2023

“Never cry at work!” has been common, long-standing advice for employees. Still, people DO cry a...

Mon, 17 Apr 2023

It is hard to get through life without writing things down on a yellow legal pad. You probably have ...

Sat, 15 Apr 2023

If you want to be happy, it helps that you have happy friends. And it helps even more if your friend...

Thu, 13 Apr 2023

There is likely something you are worried about right now. After all, humans worry. This episode beg...

Mon, 10 Apr 2023

You would have a hard time finding someone who doesn’t like the smell of freshly cut grass. In fac...

Sat, 08 Apr 2023

Music can affect us in lots of ways. You may not know that the music playing in a store can impact y...

Thu, 06 Apr 2023

There is an art and science to flattery This episode starts with a look at how powerful it can be if...

Mon, 03 Apr 2023

Are you a doodler like me? I often doodle when I listen to a talk or a presentation – even when I ...

Sat, 01 Apr 2023

Using a public bathroom is usually not the highlight of your day. However, when it comes to choosin...

Thu, 30 Mar 2023

How can the clothes you wear influence your personality? You will be surprised to discover how diffe...

Mon, 27 Mar 2023

If you want to make the food you cook taste better – switch the plates, bowls and glasses. This ep...

Sat, 25 Mar 2023

If you are into stories of success and what it takes to be the best, you will sometimes here someone...

Thu, 23 Mar 2023

This is going to sound weird but a good time to make a decision is when you have the urge to go to t...

Mon, 20 Mar 2023

It is common for your mind to wander. That’s what people do, especially if they are not doing anyt...

Sat, 18 Mar 2023

No one likes to throw away milk because it went bad. What you may not know is that there is a little...

Thu, 16 Mar 2023

Groceries are expensive. So this episode begins with a very effective and uncomplicated strategy tha...

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

If you are having a bad day, you might want to try washing a particular body part. It appears it hel...

Sat, 11 Mar 2023

It’s not too early to think about Mother’s Day. It’s not that far away. So, who started it? Ho...

Thu, 09 Mar 2023

At the start of a relationship, how important is that first kiss? This episode begins with some inte...

Mon, 06 Mar 2023

Can trees fight crime? Apparently so - at least some types of crime. Although no one is exactly sur...

Sat, 04 Mar 2023

Cat owners are well aware that cats like to hunt, kill and bring home birds and mice as a trophy. Th...

Thu, 02 Mar 2023

Being left-handed or right-handed actually impacts how you make decisions. So how can that be? Thi...

Mon, 27 Feb 2023

Go to any drug store and somewhere you will see the initials Rx. You probably assume it has to do wi...

Sat, 25 Feb 2023

Think of all the batteries you use in your home for all your remotes and clocks and flashlights. We ...

Thu, 23 Feb 2023

The simple act of touching other people – by hugging or a high five or putting your arm around som...

Mon, 20 Feb 2023

You know when you see a really good dancer? What separates the good ones from the not-so-good ones? ...

Sat, 18 Feb 2023

Why are there potholes? Did you know there actually is a “pothole season” when they are more lik...

Thu, 16 Feb 2023

The freezer in your kitchen is not especially kind to the ice cream you store in it – or many othe...

Mon, 13 Feb 2023

We start this episode with some interesting things worth knowing about your credit card including wh...

Sat, 11 Feb 2023

How much gold is on our planet? And have we found most of it? This episode begins with some fascinat...

Thu, 09 Feb 2023

Why do you have eyebrows? Like everything else, they must have a purpose – there must be a reason....

Mon, 06 Feb 2023

You have likely had the experience of walking into a room for something – and then forgetting why....

Sat, 04 Feb 2023

You have likely noticed that men – and teenage boys – will sometimes act foolishly in front of a...

Thu, 02 Feb 2023

How can dirt be good for you? This episode begins with the proven benefits of playing in the dirt –...

Mon, 30 Jan 2023

Human beings seek out novelty. That’s a good thing in many ways – but it is also troublesome. Th...

Sat, 28 Jan 2023

Everyone makes mistakes. Still, it would be nice if we could all make fewer of them. This episode be...

Thu, 26 Jan 2023

Could you be smarter, thinner and better looking than you think you are? This episode begins with a ...

Mon, 23 Jan 2023

Why are they called marshmallows? Where did the name Spam come from? Is there alligator in Gatorade?...

Sat, 21 Jan 2023

Some people tend to over-apologize. They even apologize for things that are not their fault. I start...

Thu, 19 Jan 2023

When you see a construction site where there is sandblasting going on, you probably shouldn’t hang...

Mon, 16 Jan 2023

The pitch of your voice sends a message. Often when you are nervous or stressed, the pitch goes up a...

Sat, 14 Jan 2023

Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Is it ever too late?” Perhaps there are goals in your life ...

Thu, 12 Jan 2023

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a way to turbocharge your will power when you are faced with tempt...

Mon, 09 Jan 2023

When you are all stuffed up with a cold or the flu or Covid, it can be very hard to sleep because yo...

Sat, 07 Jan 2023

You’ve heard about pheromones, right? Supposedly they can make you more appealing. In fact, some p...

Thu, 05 Jan 2023

We all want to be happy – but maybe not too happy. This episode begins by explaining how too much ...

Mon, 02 Jan 2023

When you use a public restroom, is it better to use a paper towel or an air dryer to dry your hands?...

Sat, 31 Dec 2022

Why do we yawn? You might think it is because we are tired or bored. However, according to some rese...

Thu, 29 Dec 2022

You mother likely told you to drink a lot of fluids when you have a cold or the flu. So, what is the...

Mon, 26 Dec 2022

There is something about feeling appreciated that feels so very good. However, there is one big prob...

Sat, 24 Dec 2022

There are a lot of theories and myths about alcohol and how not to fall victim to its effects. For e...

Thu, 22 Dec 2022

Smiling is a universal expression of happiness. Even babies born blind smile. So, what does smiling ...

Mon, 19 Dec 2022

Still need to get some holiday shopping done? One of the biggest stressors is trying to find a parki...

Sat, 17 Dec 2022

We are taught that jealousy and envy are not particularly productive emotions. Well, maybe – and m...

Thu, 15 Dec 2022

When you go to a restaurant, there are some things you may not want to touch. Why? Well, because the...

Mon, 12 Dec 2022

Especially around the holidays, wouldn’t it be great if you could get more done in less time? List...

Sat, 10 Dec 2022

The Christmas season is full of stories and traditions. This episode begins with some facts about Ch...

Thu, 08 Dec 2022

The holiday season is when we are most likely to give to those less fortunate. However, if you are g...

Mon, 05 Dec 2022

“Warning: Do Not Remove This Tag Under Penalty of Law”. For many years every pillow and mattress...

Sat, 03 Dec 2022

During the holiday season, you likely use a lot of power strips to plug in lights and decorations. T...

Thu, 01 Dec 2022

The FedEx logo is legendary. It has won countless awards. Everyone who knows about logos says it is ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2022

Your doctor is supposed to wash his or her hands between patients. But sometimes doctors forget. Wou...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022

People didn’t always eat cereal for breakfast. In fact, the idea really didn’t catch on until th...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022

Why does it seem that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? It is right when the room is fu...

Mon, 21 Nov 2022

Being neat is generally considered a good thing. But is neater, better? This episode begins with a l...

Sat, 19 Nov 2022

People make judgements about you the minute the lay eyes on you. This episode begins by explaining h...

Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Teenage lovers hold hands but as people get older, we see it less and less. And that may be a bad th...

Mon, 14 Nov 2022

Having bad posture not only impacts how you appear to others, it can also have an effect on your phy...

Sat, 12 Nov 2022

How likely is it that your umbrella will attract lightning in a storm or that the elevator you are i...

Thu, 10 Nov 2022

When you shop for big ticket items like a house or car, the day you choose to go really matters. Thi...

Mon, 07 Nov 2022

Your mother probably told you not to lie – and she was right. Of course, there are the moral reaso...

Sat, 05 Nov 2022

First impressions matter. That’s because once a person makes judgements about you, it can be diffi...

Thu, 03 Nov 2022

While I am certain you are a safe driver, there is one tip race car drivers know that will make you ...

Mon, 31 Oct 2022

 Everyone knows what a placebo is. We have talked about the placebo effect on previous episodes. Mo...

Sat, 29 Oct 2022

When people get angry, it is pretty common for them to get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022

What follows is a list of the most popular Halloween candy overall in the U.S. Listen as I explain w...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022

Girls cry more than boys – that seems apparent. But why? Is it social conditioning or something mo...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022

Confidence makes you more attractive. It just does. So, I begin this episode by offering a short lis...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022

What do the following symptoms have in common: Tiredness, dizziness, stomach issues, headaches, dry ...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022

It is always tempting to try to impress people and show them how fabulous you are – or your child ...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022

The humble sandwich has been around for thousands of years and eaten all over the world in one form ...

Thu, 13 Oct 2022

If you are facing a big decision, you should sleep on it first. That is common advice. But is there ...

Mon, 10 Oct 2022

Who do you project yourself to be? It’s an important question if you want to convince someone of s...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022

This episode begins with a fascinating example of just how amazing the human mind is. You see, how ...

Thu, 06 Oct 2022

You have likely never ordered a milkshake from room service at a hotel because milkshakes are most l...

Mon, 03 Oct 2022

It's weird but true that a lot of people’s behavior can actually change just because they wear sun...

Sat, 01 Oct 2022

 We call them expiration dates when referring to dates on food packages but they aren’t all reall...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022

Heart disease is the #1 killer in the world. While there are many things you can do to reduce your r...

Mon, 26 Sep 2022

If you are an iPhone user, you may have noticed that some of your texts show up in blue and some sho...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022

It’s pretty clear that the placebo effect is a real thing even though we don’t understand it ver...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022

When you have to take a test and you don’t know the answer, the conventional advice is to go with ...

Mon, 19 Sep 2022

 You have probably been in a situation where you felt shy. As a result, you probably held back and ...

Sat, 17 Sep 2022

Everyone loves ketchup – or so it seems. In fact, it is one of the most universally loved foods in...

Thu, 15 Sep 2022

Your mother told you not to lie. After all, lying is dishonest. More importantly, it may also be bad...

Mon, 12 Sep 2022

You just might want to take your car keys to bed with you at night. Why? This episode begins with an...

Sat, 10 Sep 2022

Since watching a scary movie can be so stressful and even unpleasant – why do people do it? This e...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022

“ I wish I got more emails!” – said no one ever. Many of us start the day wading through email...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022

Anyone who cooks on a grill has wondered why it is that hot dogs come in packages of ten while hot d...

Sat, 03 Sep 2022

Do you save things that take up space that you know you will never, ever use again? This episode beg...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022

You probably don’t think of the Internet as an actual place but it really is – sort of. All of o...

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

Have you noticed that when you are working on a problem or trying to come up with a new idea there c...

Sat, 27 Aug 2022

I have never found over-the-counter cough and cold medicine to be very effective at relieving sympto...

Thu, 25 Aug 2022

It’s a good thing you learned math in school. Why? Because when you apply math to pizza, you will ...

Mon, 22 Aug 2022

Have you ever thought your relationship with your cellphone was a bit over the top? This episode beg...

Sat, 20 Aug 2022

The typewriter keyboard was invented in the 1800s. Today, the layout of the letters on a computer ke...

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

There is an old adage that "opposites attract." And you do sometimes see couples that seem to prove ...

Mon, 15 Aug 2022

Ever have a night where your dreams seem really vivid and maybe even disturbing? This episode begins...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022

Who doesn’t love a barbecue? Still, there are some dangers with outdoor cooking. For instance, wh...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022

Have you ever noticed how great ideas and solutions often come to you in the shower? This episode be...

Mon, 08 Aug 2022

What if you could drink without getting drunk? Or at least feel the effects of alcohol less? One pro...

Sat, 06 Aug 2022

Your typical meeting involves people sitting in chairs talking. For many meetings, there may be a be...

Thu, 04 Aug 2022

Ever get a song in your head but you can’t remember the title? This episode begins with a simple t...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022

How many times did your mother tell you not to swim for half an hour after you eat or not to scratch...

Sat, 30 Jul 2022

Water is amazing. Drink it and it keeps you alive. But did you know that drinking water can also mak...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022

Seems like there is always new research coming out about the benefits of coffee. This episode begins...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022

You have likely heard people say that having a dog is good for you. Usually, dog lovers say that. So...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022

If you took driver’s education, you probably remember being told to keep your hands at 10:00 o’c...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022

You probably hate when people don’t respond to your emails, right? Well, you may be part of the pr...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022

The earth is getting warmer and the consequences of that have already begun to impact us all. Today,...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022

Dog owners love it when their dog kisses them on the face. But is it really safe? This episode begin...

Sat, 16 Jul 2022

Being healthy takes a lot of work. But maybe it doesn’t always have to. This episode begins with s...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022

People cry when they are sad – so why do they also cry when they are happy? This episode begins wi...

Mon, 11 Jul 2022

Why is it that as soon as you get your car washed, a bird will find it and leave a nice big poop on ...

Sat, 09 Jul 2022

It seems to be human nature that the more money you have in your wallet, the more likely you are to ...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022

Nothing ruins a trip like getting car sick. But now there are motion sickness glasses. Do they work?...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022

We’ve all seen how dogs sniff each other – and it appears we humans do the same thing. (Not to d...

Sat, 02 Jul 2022

Ever have a hard time finding your keys or wallet or glasses – or even where you left your car in ...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022

Do you prefer fresh or frozen fish? Most people would likely choose fresh – but the topic is a bit...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022

We’ve all gotten the word about the importance of sunscreen. But there are several places on your ...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022

What is it about spicy food that makes some people love it and others avoid it like the plague? This...

Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Given the price of gasoline, we all need to conserve every drop we can. While you have probably hear...

Mon, 20 Jun 2022

Why do cashiers often ask for your phone number or email address? What if you don’t want to share ...

Sat, 18 Jun 2022

People like reruns. We like to watch old TV shows and movies over and over again, we often order the...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022

Are you a smiler? Smiling turns out to be really good for you in a lot of ways. This episode begins ...

Mon, 13 Jun 2022

The pandemic certainly made us more aware of the importance of washing our hands. However, it isn’...

Sat, 11 Jun 2022

With today’s gas prices, you want to make every gallon count. So perhaps you’ve wondered if you ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2022

About one in ten people claim to be allergic to penicillin. Interestingly, while they may think they...

Mon, 06 Jun 2022

I’ve always thought it was odd that it is called “plastic” surgery. What’s even stranger is ...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022

No one likes getting those annoying robocalls. This episode begins with a simple way to stop robocal...

Thu, 02 Jun 2022

Everyone snoops and eavesdrops. . It’s part of being human. This episode begins with a discussion ...

Mon, 30 May 2022

Did you know Memorial Day wasn’t declared a national Holiday until 1971? And it wasn’t always ca...

Sat, 28 May 2022

When you get a fever, what should you do? Some people say you should take medicine to knock it down ...

Thu, 26 May 2022

It seems that no matter how much water you drink, someone is always telling you to drink more. They ...

Mon, 23 May 2022

For some reason, dogs seem to love to hang their head out the car window when it’s moving. Why do ...

Sat, 21 May 2022

People say they are attracted to people who make them laugh and have a good sense of humor. But it i...

Thu, 19 May 2022

Do you know the difference between ice cream, gelato, soft-serve, frozen yogurt and sorbet? This epi...

Wed, 18 May 2022

Two of the biggest problems facing the world today are hunger and food waste. So, what if you create...

Mon, 16 May 2022

Don’t you hate it when a doctor makes you wait well past your appointment time? Why do they do tha...

Sat, 14 May 2022

Does a full moon really bring out craziness in people? Does it cause more car accidents and hospital...

Fri, 13 May 2022

This is a special bonus episode that is part of the Dell PodFerence 2022… Everyone has been in a s...

Thu, 12 May 2022

If you wear a certain fragrance, people will perceive you as 12 pounds thinner. That’s just one of...

Mon, 09 May 2022

Every now and then you see someone being interviewed on television who has reached 100 years old - o...

Sat, 07 May 2022

What you smell can have a really interesting effect on you. Smells can make you happy, improve conce...

Thu, 05 May 2022

Holding on to a grudge can feel righteous. After all, you’ve been wronged. You are entitled to hol...

Mon, 02 May 2022

Shoes can be dangerous - especially if they have big heels. This episode begins by looking at the lo...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022

Spring is when birds build nests and lay eggs all over the place. And you have probably heard that i...

Thu, 28 Apr 2022

How many times have you heard that - “We live in a fast-paced world?” Yet, in many ways we set t...

Mon, 25 Apr 2022

How many hours of sleep do you need? Some people claim they can do just fine with 4 or 5 hours. Can ...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022

Have you heard of dooring? It is a bicyclist’s nightmare. Dooring is when someone in a car along t...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022

As the weather gets warmer, people wear flip flops. While they may be easy and convenient, there are...

Mon, 18 Apr 2022

Who you hang out with can affect your health. This episode begins with some interesting research fro...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022

Every year a lot of pedestrians crossing the street get hit by cars and trucks. If you are often a p...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022

If Easter is a Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ, how did the Easter Bunny become ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022

Your freezer has an ice maker and your ice maker - believe it or not - has a heater. This episode be...

Sat, 09 Apr 2022

Why do some headaches seem to happen out of the blue? This episode begins with a list of reasons peo...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022

Ever had something go “down the wrong pipe” while you were eating and you started choking? Why d...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022

You have likely heard the advice that you should wash brand new clothes before you wear them the fir...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022

You only get one chance to make a good first impression. This episode begins with some proven techni...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022

Putting Covid aside, it turns out people are not getting sick and dying like they used to or in the ...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022

What makes a food a comfort food? Do those foods really comfort you? This episode begins by discussi...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022

Something I used to struggle with on my iPhone was going back and moving the cursor around in a text...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022

You probably have all sorts of batteries in your home. This episode begins with some interesting int...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022

Have you ever been tempted to buy a product (usually electronics) labeled, “refurbished”? The pr...

Sat, 19 Mar 2022

Everyone knows not to go grocery shopping when you are hungry because you will likely buy junk you d...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022

If you spend much time in meetings, you have probably noticed that often, it is just a few people wh...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022

The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022

Can simply drinking water make you smarter? Apparently so, at least for a little while. While no one...

Sat, 12 Mar 2022

I know I have heard people claim that bad weather causes aches and pains in their body. Is that real...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022

Every airport has runways - and all of those runways have numbers. The numbers are always between 1 ...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022

A person’s first name can have a profound effect on their life. Listen as I describe how people ge...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022

Just how healthy is peanut butter? This episode begins with a look at some amazing and little-known ...

Thu, 03 Mar 2022

One way to get to know someone better or get closer to them is by doing them a favor. However, ther...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022

Have you ever been driving down the highway and someone in the backseat rolls a window down and you ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022

All kinds of things can influence a big decision. However, one thing you likely never considered is ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022

Growing up I remember my mother telling me I shouldn’t drink coffee because it could stunt my grow...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022

If you have a big decision to make, you might want to wash your hands first. Listen as this episode ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2022

What will happen if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? I begin this episode by revealing wh...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022

Does listening to music on earphone cause hearing loss? Well, that depends. This episode begins with...

Mon, 14 Feb 2022

When was the last time you cleaned and disinfected your cellphone? If it has been a while, I bet it ...

Sat, 12 Feb 2022

What is the best way to sign-off an email? It actually depends on what you want the outcome to be. ...

Thu, 10 Feb 2022

If you have ever been pulled over by the police for a traffic violation, you know it is not easy to ...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022

If you were ever told to sit up straight and watch your posture, that was really good advice. Listen...

Sat, 05 Feb 2022

Is all gasoline pretty much the same? Not really. There is a difference. There is regular gas and th...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022

Does grilling meat increase your risk of getting cancer? Maybe. But it isn’t that simple. This epi...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022

How do you decide when the gas tank in your car is low enough that you need to stop and get gas? Thi...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022

If you ever eat at Taco Bell, you have surely noticed that they sometimes have Nacho Fries on the me...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022

Ever notice that your refrigerator has a light inside that comes on when you open the door but your ...

Mon, 24 Jan 2022

When you or your child cut a cut or scrape, it is likely you grab some antibiotic ointment to put on...

Sat, 22 Jan 2022

As you may have discovered over the holidays, finding the right gift to give someone can be difficul...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022

What do you crave? Well, whatever it is, the next time you crave it, there is something simple you c...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022

If you enjoy garlic, you are probably well aware that there is a downside to eating it - and that is...

Sat, 15 Jan 2022

Why do some buildings have revolving doors? After all, they are sometimes heavy and hard to push, an...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022

If you haven’t got a New Year’s resolution to work on yet - I’ve got one for you - it’s tack...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022

The room where you work, whether that’s at home or in an office, should probably be 77 degrees. Wh...

Sat, 08 Jan 2022

As admirable as it is to set a New Year’s resolution, the chances of sticking to it in the long te...

Thu, 06 Jan 2022

Did you know that the scent of lavender is supposed to be calming? It may be the scent of trust, as ...

Mon, 03 Jan 2022

Ever catch a glimpse of your computer screen in just the right light and see just how dusty and filt...

Sat, 01 Jan 2022

We all know driving while distracted is a bad idea - particularly driving and texting. In fact, dist...

Thu, 30 Dec 2021

Isn’t it great when you get one of those “A-Ha Moments”. You know, when an idea or the answ...

Mon, 27 Dec 2021

Ask just about anyone and they will tell you that antioxidants are really good for you. In fact, som...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021

Want to look younger - dramatically younger? I begin this episode with 3 simple ways that change ho...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021

We all know how easy it is to overspend when we go shopping. Plus, it is no secret that retailers do...

Mon, 20 Dec 2021

Remember a few years ago when people were saying, “Sitting is the new smoking”? Seriously, what ...

Sat, 18 Dec 2021

For many of us, the Christmas holiday season is very special. Yet, there was a time in the United St...

Thu, 16 Dec 2021

Why do people sometimes choke when they swallow? Is it really because it went down “the wrong pipe...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Which is better at stopping a cough - cough syrup with codeine or chocolate? This episode begins wit...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021

If I asked you, could you tell me where your main water shutoff valve is for your home? Do you leav...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021

Have you heard of “touch starvation”? It’s a real thing that happens when you don’t have the...

Mon, 06 Dec 2021

How many times have you opened up a new box with electronics or shoes or maybe even some beef jerky ...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021

People often listen to music while they are working because they believe it helps concentrate and po...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021

Something is probably missing in your old holiday photos. In fact, the older you get, the more you n...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021

Why do people kiss under the mistletoe? When did that all start? This episode begins with a brief hi...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021

Want to know if someone you like is truly compatible with you? Check out their taste in music. This ...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021

Ever talk to someone who is looking at their phone and they act as if they don’t even hear you? Th...

Mon, 22 Nov 2021

Most of us have heard the poinsettia plants are poisonous to people and pets. How poisonous? Will ea...

Sat, 20 Nov 2021

Just how accurate is Wikipedia? If you go to one of their articles, how likely is it to be correct a...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021

Finding the right holiday for co-workers can be a challenge. You don't want to spend too much but yo...

Mon, 15 Nov 2021

Ever have trouble hearing someone on the phone so you cover your other ear to block out the noise? T...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021

You have probably heard that it not a good idea to allow your dog to sleep on the bed. Despite what ...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021

 If you have a male doctor who wears a tie, that tie could come into contact with you as your docto...

Mon, 08 Nov 2021

With people drinking more around the holiday season, it is important to realize that not all drinks ...

Sat, 06 Nov 2021

Who doesn’t struggle occasionally to remember important things – like names or passwords or what...

Thu, 04 Nov 2021

You have likely heard the advice that you should get an annual physical exam from your doctor and yo...

Mon, 01 Nov 2021

Your siblings have had an important impact on you, whether you realize it or not. This episode begin...

Sat, 30 Oct 2021

What’s the best seat in a movie theater? While people do have their own preferences, there actuall...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021

What’s the difference between an antique, a collectible and a vintage item? This episode begins wi...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021

If you are booking a commercial flight, what is the best seat to choose? You might want to look at r...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021

Is it possible to work and stay focused in a messy office or environment? This question has actually...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021

There are a lot of benefits to being a happy person. This episode begins by discussing one more reas...

Mon, 18 Oct 2021

Becoming a homeowner is a big goal for so many people. It is part of the American dream. But is owni...

Sat, 16 Oct 2021

It is called the “psychology of requests.” That is, if you want someone to do something for you,...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021

Passwords are a real pain. If it is too random, you can’t remember. If you it too easy, you could ...

Mon, 11 Oct 2021

Taking a daily multivitamin seems like it might be good insurance - but is it? This episode begins w...

Sat, 09 Oct 2021

I’ll bet there have been times when someone has offered to help you and you declined. You probabl...

Thu, 07 Oct 2021

Can you actually get sick from being sad? Can prolonged sadness shorten your lifespan? A lot of peop...

Mon, 04 Oct 2021

It’s called The Pink Tax. It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs more ...

Sat, 02 Oct 2021

Can your employer boss spy on you? You bet they can! This episode begins by explaining just how far ...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021

The #2 pencil is the one most of us use most of the time. So, why not a #1 pencil? Is there even suc...

Mon, 27 Sep 2021

Jet lag can cause a trip to get off to a tough start. This episode begins with some simple and effec...

Sat, 25 Sep 2021

I bet everyone has flushed the toilet with their foot to avoid the germs on the handle. I know I hav...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021

“You’re call is very important to us…” Don’t you just hate hearing that? Having to call cu...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021

What is the purpose of that ball of cotton in your bottle of pills? You probably think you know but ...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021

How could using reusable grocery bags affect your body? f you take your own bags to the grocery sto...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021

You make a countless number of decisions every single day, from what to have for breakfast to what t...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021

Have you ever felt that urge to snoop or eavesdrop on someone? Actually, everyone does it. This epi...

Sat, 11 Sep 2021

What could be cuter than a young child and a dog together? Yet, it could be a very dangerous situati...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021

Putting nitrogen in your car’s tires (instead of just plain air) is kind of a trendy thing. If y...

Mon, 06 Sep 2021

Want to be really happy? If so, it makes sense to ask happy people what makes them happy. So we begi...

Sat, 04 Sep 2021

Here’s a question for you if you wear a watch. Have you washed it recently? I bet not. So, this ep...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021

You already know how important a good night’s sleep is. But how much is enough? This episode begin...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021

We all want to save energy and money - but does doing things like turning off lights or unplugging a...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021

When you think about preventing skin cancer, you most likely think about sunscreen and limiting sun ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021

Not all that long ago, just about everyone had a landline home telephone. It had one phone number an...

Mon, 23 Aug 2021

Interruptions can be infuriating - especially at work. They can ruin your concentration and your pro...

Sat, 21 Aug 2021

Even though you know money is filthy dirty, it can still make you feel good. This episode begins by ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021

Do you hold hands with your mate? If you don’t, you probably should. This episode begins with a br...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021

If you are not a celebrity, how do you get a table at a busy restaurant that is all booked up? This ...

Sat, 14 Aug 2021

Selling items on eBay can be fun and profitable. And there are a few little tricks than can make it ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021

Ever watch a TV chef put seasoning on food? Often, they sprinkle the herbs and spices from high up? ...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021

“Sometimes you need a good cry.” How many times have you heard that advice? So what does the sci...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021

When it comes to easing traffic congestion, sometimes the solution is worse than the original proble...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021

Everyone likes to laugh, and it turns out there are some real health benefits to laughter. This epis...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021

Some people always seem to look great in photographs. How do they do it? This episode begins with so...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021

While we tend to be very good at noticing our failures, keeping track of all your victories is a muc...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021

Everyone doodles. It is just something we do, especially when listening to a boring speaker. Yet doo...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021

Do you like your signature? What message does it send to the people who see it? This episode begins ...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021

We can all do a little bit to improve our driving skills. For example, do you turn your headlights o...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021

Wi-Fi is great except when the microwave oven is on. At least that is the case in my house. Wheneve...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021

A common ingredient listed on perfumes, colognes, soaps and lotions is “fragrance.” That doesn’...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021

Everyone know that texting and driving is dangerous. But why is it so much more dangerous than drivi...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021

In the last several years, a lot of different kinds of salt have popped up on store shelves. It used...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021

You have probably noticed that aluminum foil has a shiny side and a dull side. Why? What’s the dif...

Sat, 10 Jul 2021

Anyone who travels knows you often don’t sleep well on the first night at your new destination - e...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021

When you order something online, do you then track the package to see where it is and when it is com...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021

You’ve washed your hands a million times. Yet there is a pretty good chance you are probably doing...

Sat, 03 Jul 2021

Are you neat or messy? You most likely have a preference for either a neat or a cluttered work envir...

Thu, 01 Jul 2021

Moms have been passing down health and beauty advice for generations and some of it is just plain wr...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Hard to imagine a hot summer day without a can of soda or beer. Before the mid-60s those cans were a...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021

Do you know what happens to your brain when you are sleeping? In a sense, a cleaning crew gets in th...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021

Have you ever had déjà vu - that feeling that what you are experiencing now, you have experienced ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021

How does music affect your feelings and emotions? This episode begins by looking at some interesting...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021

It just happens that sometimes you have to ask a stranger for a favor. Perhaps you need to borrow th...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Dogs are fascinating. The things they do, the ways they behave are so interesting to watch. Plus, th...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021

Ask people what their favorite number is and you will get a lot of different answers. But if you ask...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021

If you have brothers or sisters, you probably know that sibling relationships change as we move from...

Thu, 10 Jun 2021

Remember when we all started using reusable grocery bags and there was a big concern about germs and...

Mon, 07 Jun 2021

Hold a strand of spaghetti at each end and break it in 2. It cannot be done. And this puzzle has mys...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021

Have you heard the advice that couples should have a date night. That’s common advice to help keep...

Thu, 03 Jun 2021

Has it ever happened that your cellphone rang or buzzed but when you checked it had not? It was a ph...

Mon, 31 May 2021

A kiss is so much more than just a kiss. It turns out kissing sends messages to the person you are k...

Sat, 29 May 2021

Ever notice those people who shop at the grocery store and sometimes changes their mind and take ite...

Thu, 27 May 2021

Skill, practice and hard work are often considered the cornerstones of success. Maybe. However, one ...

Mon, 24 May 2021

Taking your cellphone or tablet to the beach or the pool is a risky proposition. If it drops into th...

Sat, 22 May 2021

Have you ever had that experience of driving and all of a sudden seeing a motorcycle that “came ou...

Thu, 20 May 2021

At our house, we take our shoes off when we come in from outside and it turns out to be a good idea....

Mon, 17 May 2021

What could possibly be the difference between all the zillions of shampoos on the market? If you wan...

Sat, 15 May 2021

We’d probably all like to be more persuasive. And there is one little sentence to tack on to the e...

Thu, 13 May 2021

When you have a smart phone, you can take a photo of anything, anytime, anywhere. So this episode st...

Mon, 10 May 2021

Next time you are feeling stressed or need a little reassurance there is someone you need to call - ...

Sat, 08 May 2021

Often people who deal with the public as part of their job often begin to believe that people in gen...

Thu, 06 May 2021

When it comes to medical advice, a doctor is supposed to know what is truth and what is myth. Howeve...

Mon, 03 May 2021

If you don’t wear decent sunglasses outside, you are asking for trouble. Just ask any eye doctor. ...

Sat, 01 May 2021

Everyone is different but when I need to solve a problem or think of something creative, I often lie...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021

Noise levels are increasing, and all that noise can have a lot of negative effects on your health an...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021

If you saw someone walking down the street and they were not swinging their arms, you would think it...

Sat, 24 Apr 2021

When you feel pain or some ache in your body, you likely reach for a Tylenol. And it turns out that ...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021

You are more likely to be happy if your friends are happy- and even if your friend’s friends are h...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021

Are only children at a social disadvantage? It has long been thought that children who grow up with ...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021

Who doesn’t have a cellphone? It is hard to find someone who doesn’t have one with them all the ...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021

Smile! Why? Because smiling offers a lot of benefits. This episode begins with a discussion on all t...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021

We all know music has an effect on us. One effect it has that you may not be aware of is how it impa...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021

Conventional wisdom is that you should get a physical exam every year with your doctor. Should you r...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021

With public restrooms, there is a definite YUCK factor. Still, when it comes to choosing which stall...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021

This episode begins with a look at some fascinating science of everyday life. For example, how the c...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021

Did you know the weather can affect your buying decisions? Apparently it can and that can be a big ...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021

What’s the fastest insect? How long does a common housefly live? How many kinds of insects are the...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021

There is an often-quoted study about the importance of goal setting and success that happened at Yal...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021

Do you play a musical instrument? If not, maybe you should. This is especially true if you are outgo...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021

You know when you get part of a song stuck in your head? It can be hard to get rid of. As with most ...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Who started it? Listen as I begin this episode with a brief ...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021

It’s become a cliché to say that great ideas come in the shower. But the fact is – they do! And...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Everyone know that you should say “I love you” to your mate because it fosters intimacy and conn...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021

We go through a lot of batteries in our house with all of our remotes and clocks and flashlights - a...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021

If you have ever cooked pasta you’ve likely considered using HOT tap water instead of cold to spee...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021

Don’t you just hate it when you have to throw milk away when it goes bad? This episode begins with...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021

Which word in the English language has the most meanings? This episode begins by revealing this simp...

Sat, 06 Mar 2021

You have probably heard It said that it Is illegal to kill a praying mantis. Is it? Not that you wou...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021

One way to blow your credibility in any conversation or in anything you write is to misuse or mispro...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021

How much gold is on our planet? And have found most of it? This episode begins with some fascinating...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021

Have you ever gone to the supermarket only to find everything had been moved around? Why do they mov...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021

One thing cats do that annoys a lot of people is they hunt, kill and bring home birds and mice and o...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021

Men - and teenage boys - sometimes act foolishly in front of beautiful women. They are also known to...

Sat, 20 Feb 2021

Many men - and women too - wish they were taller. Unfortunately, there is no simple fix for that. B...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021

Dust is everywhere. And as soon as you get rid of it, it comes right back again. This episode begins...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021

Where do potholes come from? Did you know there is a “pothole season” when they are more likely ...

Sat, 13 Feb 2021

When you ask someone on a date, is it better to call or send a text or email? There is a preferred m...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021

Wearing a face mask has become part of everyday life. What type of mask is the best to protect you a...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021

From the producers of "Something You Should Know" comes The Washies! As a SYSK subscriber you are ge...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021

How do you get someone to say - YES? There is a simple phrase or two you can add to any request that...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021

If you have ever lost weight, you’ve probably asked yourself, “When I lose weight, where does th...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021

We all have regrets. And when you stop and think about it, having regrets doesn’t help you very mu...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021

How many times do you see food labels claim things like “All-Natural” or “Doctor Recommended”...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021

How do you show you care? Sometimes simple is better. In fact there are a few simple things you can ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021

Did you know there is a day that is considered to be the most depressing day of the year? Yup. It ha...

Mon, 25 Jan 2021

I’m sure you’ve seen construction crews sandblasting. Next time you see that - run!. This episod...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021

When you have pain – you want it to go away. While taking a pill or two can help ease the pain, th...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021

One of the benefits of houseplants is that they clean the air in your home or office - right? Well, ...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021

Have you ever asked yourself, “Is it ever too late?” If you don’t set your social and professi...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021

I suspect you’ve been cheated or lied to at some point in your life and thought to yourself, “Ho...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021

Happiness can be elusive - especially now.. Being locked down with little to do and being away from ...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021

If you ask most people if stress can lead to cancer, I think they would say yes. I imagine there are...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021

Have you ever watched someone blow out the candles on a birthday cake and wondered, “Do I really w...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021

Identity theft is often not the result of some high-tech scam. It is frequently because someone digs...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021

In the search for love, you’ve probably heard claims that pheromones can make you more appealing. ...

Sat, 02 Jan 2021

 I don’t know about you but I simply cannot walk and text at the same time. And that turns out to...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020

We have all had the experience of a fly landing on our food and then pondering whether to toss it ou...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020

I am sure you have had to perform under pressure. So you know that it is difficult to do and often y...

Sat, 26 Dec 2020

How can drinking hot cocoa from an orange mug taste different from drinking hot cocoa from a blue mu...

Thu, 24 Dec 2020

It is called the “helper’s high.” It’s that feeling you get when you do something nice for s...

Mon, 21 Dec 2020

We are taught that jealousy and envy are not productive emotions. Well, maybe. This episode begins w...

Sat, 19 Dec 2020

Negotiating your own salary can be stressful and difficult. This episode begins with some proven way...

Thu, 17 Dec 2020

Are you planning to re-gift a gift this Christmas? People have been regifting forever - although it ...

Mon, 14 Dec 2020

During the holidays, we use a lot of power strips to plug in lights and decorations. So this episode...

Sat, 12 Dec 2020

Confident people just have a way about them. The way they act and talk draws people to them. So how ...

Thu, 10 Dec 2020

Christmas is a fun holiday with lots of stories and traditions. This episode begins with some intere...

Mon, 07 Dec 2020

The corona virus vaccine comes as a shot -most likely two shots! And getting shots is no fun. So thi...

Sat, 05 Dec 2020

Why do people get angry over the little things? At least one leading expert believes it’s all abou...

Thu, 03 Dec 2020

Have you ever had “one of those days”? You know those days when everything seems to go wrong and...

Mon, 30 Nov 2020

Eating cereal for breakfast is a relatively new concept that really didn’t catch on until the 1940...

Sat, 28 Nov 2020

Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be frustrating for parents. However there are some techniqu...

Thu, 26 Nov 2020

We all want people to like us and obviously a lot of things determine just how likable you are. Howe...

Mon, 23 Nov 2020

Will you be traveling over the holidays? Obviously, the spike in Covid-19 cases is causing people to...

Sat, 21 Nov 2020

How much water do you drink in a day? Not drinking enough water is a big problem. And while being a ...

Thu, 19 Nov 2020

Just as you judge others based on their appearance, other people judge you. This episode begins with...

Mon, 16 Nov 2020

Have you ever been mesmerized by the flicker of a flame in a fire or on a candle? What is it about f...

Sat, 14 Nov 2020

Have you taken your temperature lately? Most of us think a normal temperature is 98.6 degrees. Howev...

Thu, 12 Nov 2020

Ever worry that an elevator you are in will somehow come loose and drop? Or that a big spider will c...

Mon, 09 Nov 2020

What happens if you work hard to build up your FICO credit score but then you make a mistake and mis...

Sat, 07 Nov 2020

If you would like to feel really good, then watch this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Thu, 05 Nov 2020

Do you know how to get the most juice out of a lemon or lime? Or how to get the smell of garlic off ...

Mon, 02 Nov 2020

While you are probably more careful about the surfaces you touch and keeping things sanitized, you m...

Sat, 31 Oct 2020

When you search for something in Google does it matter what order you put the words in? What about p...

Thu, 29 Oct 2020

Did you know the can opener was invented 50 years AFTER the tin can? So how did they open cans befor...

Mon, 26 Oct 2020

First impressions count. One big reason why is that once a person makes judgements about you, they c...

Sat, 24 Oct 2020

Is it true that nice guys finish last? Sure, there are a lot of successful nice guys but there are a...

Thu, 22 Oct 2020

 Everyone likes to feel appreciation, and everyone knows just how powerful appreciation can be. How...

Mon, 19 Oct 2020

I bet you’ve had that experience of waking up just before the alarm goes off. It turns out it isn’...

Sat, 17 Oct 2020

We humans are programmed to flirt. It’s the beginning of the process that keeps the species going ...

Thu, 15 Oct 2020

When you get angry, it seems normal to also get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever made you ma...

Mon, 12 Oct 2020

People will be more attracted to you if you appear confident. So this episode begins with short list...

Sat, 10 Oct 2020

Every time you sit down to eat, several things affect how MUCH you eat and how much you enjoy the fo...

Thu, 08 Oct 2020

The sandwich has been around for thousands of years in some form or another. Do you know how many sa...

Mon, 05 Oct 2020

The power of the human mind is amazing. This episode begins with a fascinating example of that. It t...

Sat, 03 Oct 2020

No one enjoys getting a shot at the doctor’s office. But there is something you can do to ease the...

Thu, 01 Oct 2020

People generically call the dates on food packages, “expiration dates.” However, there are diffe...

Mon, 28 Sep 2020

You may be a good driver but there are a lot of bad ones out there. So how do you protect yourself f...

Sat, 26 Sep 2020

You obviously know better than to talk on your phone while driving – but you should also tell othe...

Thu, 24 Sep 2020

Everyone knows what “riding shotgun” means. And most people think they know where it came from, ...

Mon, 21 Sep 2020

Have you ever wondered why pumpkins are associated with Halloween? After all, they aren’t particul...

Sat, 19 Sep 2020

Every kid on the planet is told to, “Eat your veggies – they’re good for you!” Yet, as a par...

Thu, 17 Sep 2020

With all we know about how medicine works, we still don’t understand the placebo effect very well....

Mon, 14 Sep 2020

Who doesn’t like ketchup? It is one of the most universally loved American foods. Why? This episod...

Sat, 12 Sep 2020

Your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers much more than you probably realize – and it is ...

Thu, 10 Sep 2020

Blue jeans have been in fashion for a very long time. How did that happen? After all, they started o...

Mon, 07 Sep 2020

Watching a scary movie can be terrifying and unpleasant. So why do people do it? This episode begins...

Sat, 05 Sep 2020

We have a lot of devices – cellphones, tablets, laptops – and they all need to be charged up con...

Thu, 03 Sep 2020

When someone is sick or in the hospital, it is customary to send them flowers. Who doesn’t love fl...

Mon, 31 Aug 2020

How many things are taking up space in your house that you will never, ever, ever use again? This ep...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020

People hate unsolicited advice – and they seldom follow it. Still, that doesn’t stop us from dis...

Thu, 27 Aug 2020

If you flip a coin and it comes up heads a couple of times in a row, chances are you would bet the n...

Mon, 24 Aug 2020

If you’ve ever taken over-the-counter cough and cold medicine, you may have noticed that it isn’...

Sat, 22 Aug 2020

Handwriting analysis sounds like it might be scientific. After all some courts allow it during trial...

Thu, 20 Aug 2020

Your computer keyboard looks a lot like the typewriter keyboard that was invented in the 1800s. The ...

Mon, 17 Aug 2020

Everyone has felt shy. It really depends on the situation. So how can you get over your shyness so y...

Sat, 15 Aug 2020

TV networks manipulate programs to make more time for commercials – a LOT more time. I’ll discus...

Thu, 13 Aug 2020

Where do you keep your car keys at night? This episode begins with an explanation as to why you migh...

Mon, 10 Aug 2020

Outdoor cooking and eating can be fun and tasty. Still, there are some potential dangers we all need...

Sat, 08 Aug 2020

So, what’s the deal with high fructose corn syrup? People talk about it a lot. Some say it is horr...

Thu, 06 Aug 2020

If you have blue eyes, you are related to me! That is just one of the fascinating things I discuss a...

Mon, 03 Aug 2020

When you think of having a meeting, you probably imagine sitting in a room around a table. You may ...

Sat, 01 Aug 2020

Why do you sigh? Usually it is because you feel relief or you are sad or tired. But it turns out the...

Thu, 30 Jul 2020

You already know it is important to drink water to stay healthy. And it also appears that drinking w...

Mon, 27 Jul 2020

When you learned to drive, you were likely told to keep your hands at 10:00 o’clock and 2:00 o’c...

Sat, 25 Jul 2020

Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t sing or carry a tune? Kids are often told that and it c...

Thu, 23 Jul 2020

Have you ever put a little more gasoline into your tank after the nozzle has shut itself off? If so,...

Mon, 20 Jul 2020

Is there a way to drink without getting drunk or feeling the effects of alcohol? Kinda. This episode...

Sat, 18 Jul 2020

You have likely been the victim of the Doorway Effect. It’s when you walk into a room and forget w...

Thu, 16 Jul 2020

A lot of times it seems that being healthy takes a lot of work. This episode begins with some really...

Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Ever notice that the more money you have in your wallet, the more likely you are to spend it? Well, ...

Sat, 11 Jul 2020

Sure, it’s great to want more money but if you don’t have the time to enjoy it – what’s the ...

Thu, 09 Jul 2020

Have you ever wanted to get someone to disclose more about themselves? This episode begins with a ve...

Mon, 06 Jul 2020

Don’t you hate it when you put on a mask to go out in public and your glasses get all fogged up? T...

Sat, 04 Jul 2020

Do you often find yourself in the slowest line at the supermarket? Me too. Is it bad luck or just yo...

Thu, 02 Jul 2020

Some people really love spicy food. Why? This episode begins with an explanation of that and what to...

Mon, 29 Jun 2020

People tend to like reruns. We like to watch old TV shows and movies over and over again, we often o...

Sat, 27 Jun 2020

Do you keep stuff? You know, things from your past that you have a hard time giving up even though y...

Thu, 25 Jun 2020

When you are in the drive-through or waiting for a train to pass, is it better to turn off your car’...

Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Do dolphins really have their own language? Why is it warmer in the summer? Does lightning ever stri...

Sat, 20 Jun 2020

You probably think you are a good driver. But what do other people think about your driving? Listen ...

Thu, 18 Jun 2020

If you have ever gotten a paper cut (and who hasn’t), you may have wondered why a tiny little cut ...

Mon, 15 Jun 2020

Everyone has had that "pins and needles" feeling when your foot or arm falls asleep. Why does it hap...

Sat, 13 Jun 2020

You can manipulate your brain to change your mood. How? Biofeedback. For example, when you are happy...

Thu, 11 Jun 2020

What should you do when you get a fever? Some people say you should take medicine to knock it down –...

Mon, 08 Jun 2020

People often say they are attracted to people who have a good sense of humor. But it is actually mor...

Sat, 06 Jun 2020

When you talk to your partner, there is something you do – or don’t do, that can predict with am...

Thu, 04 Jun 2020

Do you like getting robocalls on your phone? Of course you don’t. So this episode begins with a si...

Mon, 01 Jun 2020

Could driving while dehydrated be as dangerous as driving while drunk? This episode begins with some...

Sat, 30 May 2020

Just like food, medications have expiration dates. But just how accurate are those dates? Is it bett...

Thu, 28 May 2020

Some days it is just hard to get up and get going. So this episode begins with some interesting ways...

Mon, 25 May 2020

Does a full moon really bring out craziness in people? Does it cause more car accidents and hospital...

Sat, 23 May 2020

While it is hard NOT to get angry sometimes, anger can take a toll on your health and lifespan. I’...

Thu, 21 May 2020

Smells can have a really interesting effect on you. They can make you happy, improve concentration a...

Mon, 18 May 2020

Some foods get a bad rap – and undeservedly so. This episode begins with a list of foods you proba...

Sat, 16 May 2020

Have you ever put your car in “Drive” while it is still rolling backwards a little bit? People d...

Thu, 14 May 2020

It is a bicyclist's nightmare – dooring! It is when someone in a car along the side of the road op...

Mon, 11 May 2020

Every year a lot of pedestrians crossing the street get hit by cars. So if you are out walking aroun...

Sat, 09 May 2020

If you use a wire brush to clean your outdoor grill – you should stop because someone could get hu...

Thu, 07 May 2020

Why are names so hard to remember? This episode begins with an explanation and an experiment that ex...

Mon, 04 May 2020

Birds are building nests and laying eggs all over the place this time of year. And you have probably...

Sat, 02 May 2020

Have you ever heard of misophonia? It’s a real thing. If you have it, that means that certain soun...

Thu, 30 Apr 2020

Have you ever had a headache that seemingly came on for no apparent reason? This episode begins with...

Mon, 27 Apr 2020

You probably never think about it until you get a rental car – but why do some cars have the gas t...

Sat, 25 Apr 2020

Do you swear? Sometimes – at least for some of us – it is hard NOT to. And it just may be approp...

Thu, 23 Apr 2020

You probably aren’t spending as much time outside as you used to and that can be a big problem. Th...

Mon, 20 Apr 2020

Since you only have one chance to make a good first impression, this episode begins with some scient...

Sat, 18 Apr 2020

Noise is more than just annoying. Noise can affect your health, your work and your mood. This episod...

Thu, 16 Apr 2020

You know you shouldn’t go food shopping when you are hungry because you will end up buying more ju...

Mon, 13 Apr 2020

Want to be more attractive? There has actually been some interesting research on what makes people a...

Sat, 11 Apr 2020

Many grocery stores now boast that they sell “locally grown” produce. Perhaps you’ve wondered ...

Thu, 09 Apr 2020

The best way to solve your problems may be to pretend they are someone else’s. This episode begins...

Mon, 06 Apr 2020

Need something to pass the time? This episode begins with an activity you and the family can do that...

Sat, 04 Apr 2020

I suspect we all mispronounce words from time to time. Either we learned them wrong or we get lazy. ...

Thu, 02 Apr 2020

Would you like to hear some really good and solid advice that will make your life simpler and easier...

Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Don’t you just hate it when you burn your tongue from drinking or eating something too hot? This e...

Sat, 28 Mar 2020

You know when you head up the entrance ramp on a freeway, you have to really “floor it” to get y...

Thu, 26 Mar 2020

While it’s natural to brag a little about your kids or your job or anything else you are proud of....

Mon, 23 Mar 2020

Staying at home with nowhere to go can certainly put you in a bad mood. So this episode begins with ...

Sat, 21 Mar 2020

 Everyone knows that coffee can help you think and focus and can even improve your mood – especia...

Thu, 19 Mar 2020

You have probably been eating peanut butter since you were a kid. And that turns out to be a really ...

Mon, 16 Mar 2020

If you have an iPhone, you have likely struggled moving the cursor around in a text message or email...

Sat, 14 Mar 2020

If you were to stand in downtown Detroit and start walking south for as long as it took, what is the...

Thu, 12 Mar 2020

What makes a good dancer? Some of it is subjective but there is one particular body part that seems ...

Mon, 09 Mar 2020

A lot of items you buy at the grocery store are actually a lot cheaper at the drug store. This episo...

Sat, 07 Mar 2020

When was the last time you cleaned your credit or debit cards? Or the remote for the TV? There are a...

Thu, 05 Mar 2020

Yawning is contagious. We have all experienced that. What’s interesting though is when you notice ...

Mon, 02 Mar 2020

When you have a big decision to make, all kinds of things can influence that decision. But one thing...

Sat, 29 Feb 2020

Everyone knows that as you age, your mental function declines. But when does that begin? Age 40? 50?...

Thu, 27 Feb 2020

Why should you take a photo of your passport and keep it on your phone? That’s just one of several...

Mon, 24 Feb 2020

We all make mistakes. However, wouldn’t it be nice if you could make fewer of them? This episode b...

Sat, 22 Feb 2020

Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? What’s the best way to stop the hiccups? We ...

Thu, 20 Feb 2020

What happens if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? This episode begins by revealing why it i...

Mon, 17 Feb 2020

What is the best way to sign-off an email? Well, it depends on what you want the outcome to be but i...

Sat, 15 Feb 2020

Some people love rollercoasters and scary movies – but why? What is the appeal of being scared hal...

Thu, 13 Feb 2020

Is all gasoline the same? Actually, there is a difference. This episode begins with an explanation o...

Mon, 10 Feb 2020

They tell you on airplane that in the event of an emergency an oxygen mask will drop from the ceilin...

Sat, 08 Feb 2020

The number of parents of who spank their kids as a means of discipline has dropped significantly ove...

Thu, 06 Feb 2020

A lot of us tend to over-apologize. This episode begins with an explanation of why we do it and why ...

Mon, 03 Feb 2020

I know you’ve watched a sleeping dog twitch and move it's feet like it is running. So, is it just ...

Sat, 01 Feb 2020

New clothes are not necessarily CLEAN clothes. In fact, there is a good chance other people have wor...

Thu, 30 Jan 2020

It’s fun to play the lottery. If you do, you probably spend more on it than you think. This episod...

Mon, 27 Jan 2020

Don’t you hate it when people ignore your emails? Well, there may be something you are doing in yo...

Sat, 25 Jan 2020

Every credit card bill comes with a due date. And if you pay the balance every month by the due date...

Thu, 23 Jan 2020

If you breathe through your mouth you are doing it all wrong. This episode begins with a discussion ...

Mon, 20 Jan 2020

Have you heard of “Imposter Syndrome?” It’s that feeling that you don’t really deserve the s...

Sat, 18 Jan 2020

People who overeat tend to do so at the same time on the same days. This episode begins with me tell...

Thu, 16 Jan 2020

Listening to music is more than just a pleasant experience. It is also good for you in several ways....

Mon, 13 Jan 2020

When a woman cries it can have a dramatic effect on a man. Not only because she is sad but also beca...

Sat, 11 Jan 2020

Want to keep your fresh cut flowers, fresher? My grandmother always said put aspirin in the water an...

Thu, 09 Jan 2020

Did you set any New Year’s resolutions? The chances of them sticking for a long time are pretty sl...

Mon, 06 Jan 2020

As you just found out over the holidays, finding the right gift to someone can be difficult. However...

Sat, 04 Jan 2020

What’s your favorite sleep position? It turns out that one sleep position is better than the other...

Thu, 02 Jan 2020

Flattery works – if you know how to do it right. So this episode begins with a discussion on how ...

Mon, 30 Dec 2019

Some people can’t imagine exercise without having their cellphone. You can listen to music, text a...

Sat, 28 Dec 2019

There’s nothing more embarrassing than those awkward moments in life – when your fly is down or ...

Thu, 26 Dec 2019

There is something about flying that makes you feel – lousy. Since a lot of people are flying this...

Mon, 23 Dec 2019

You can look dramatically younger by doing almost nothing. This episode begins with 3 simple ways th...

Sat, 21 Dec 2019

Do you really have a year to send a wedding gift? That turns out to be one of several etiquette myth...

Thu, 19 Dec 2019

How many times have you heard that it is important to drink a lot of fluids when you have a cold or ...

Mon, 16 Dec 2019

It is the most wonderful tine of the year! Many people will tell you that Christmas is their favorit...

Sat, 14 Dec 2019

Next time you do something really embarrassing in front of other people – you will remember what I...

Thu, 12 Dec 2019

When your hands and feet are cold, you feel you cold. Why is that? And what can you do to warm them ...

Mon, 09 Dec 2019

Something strange happens when most people read emails and texts and it could cause a health problem...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019

What’s the best way to deal with a jerk? Well, according to psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston, there ...

Thu, 05 Dec 2019

This is the time of year when people give to people less fortunate – and that is great. However, i...

Mon, 02 Dec 2019

People seem to get sadder in winter. Is it the weather? Is it just because it’s colder? Or is it t...

Sat, 30 Nov 2019

Can your pet really get sick eating poinsettia leaves or drinking Christmas tree water? We begin th...

Thu, 28 Nov 2019

Timing is everything. And when you have a big decision to make, the time of day you choose to make i...

Mon, 25 Nov 2019

Lots of people listen to music when they are working because they believe it helps them concentrate ...

Sat, 23 Nov 2019

You are wasting too much time on email. It’s estimated that you waste 30 seconds each time you sto...

Thu, 21 Nov 2019

Do you leave your garage opener in the car? Do you know where your main water shutoff valve is? No m...

Mon, 18 Nov 2019

Where do you go when you have to come up with a creative idea? The shower is a favorite spot. And a ...

Sat, 16 Nov 2019

You develop driving habits over time and some of those habits may not be so great for your car or th...

Thu, 14 Nov 2019

Why is it that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? When you are taking a test in school ...

Mon, 11 Nov 2019

How accurate is Wikipedia? If you go to one of their articles, how likely is it to be accurate and o...

Sat, 09 Nov 2019

If you cook, I’m sure you’ve heard that when you cook with alcohol, the heat burns off the alcoh...

Thu, 07 Nov 2019

People cry when they are sad – so why do they also cry when they are happy? This episode begins wi...

Mon, 04 Nov 2019

Do you let your dog sleep on the bed? Some experts claim it is bad for your health. But I am going t...

Sat, 02 Nov 2019

You need to know about the “27 Second Effect.” This is a critical part of the whole “distracte...

Thu, 31 Oct 2019

When someone meets you, the first thing they likely notice are your eyes. But do you know what they ...

Mon, 28 Oct 2019

When you go to the movies, is there really a “best seat in the house?” Actually, yes. Although p...

Sat, 26 Oct 2019

Do you know about The 40% Rule. It’s what Navy Seals use to be mentally tough – and you can use ...

Thu, 24 Oct 2019

You probably know the many ways supermarkets use psychology to get you to spend more money. Well it ...

Mon, 21 Oct 2019

We all sometimes struggle to remember important things – like names or passwords or what to get at...

Sat, 19 Oct 2019

How do you cure a cough? Well, there is one idea that has been floating around that some people swea...

Thu, 17 Oct 2019

Most people agree that if you know how a book, movie or TV show ends that will ruin the experience o...

Mon, 14 Oct 2019

Smile! Smiling turns out to be really good for you in a lot of ways. This episode begins with an exp...

Sat, 12 Oct 2019

Can people actually become addicted to cheese? This episode begins with some surprising information ...

Thu, 10 Oct 2019

Do you know people who claim they can focus and work just fine in a messy and disorganized office? W...

Mon, 07 Oct 2019

“Never cry at work!” has been some long standing advice for employees. So if you DO cry at work,...

Sat, 05 Oct 2019

Almost all voice guided apps – like Siri and Alexa – have a female voice. Ever wonder why? This ...

Thu, 03 Oct 2019

Most people never read the “Terms of Service” when they download an app. However, when you click...

Mon, 30 Sep 2019

80% of infectious disease are spread by touch. This is why it is so important to wash your hands. St...

Sat, 28 Sep 2019

Is there such a thing as the best seat in the house at a movie theater? Yes according to the people ...

Thu, 26 Sep 2019

Your taste in music can have a big impact on who you are attracted to and who is attracted to you. W...

Mon, 23 Sep 2019

If you ever lose something at an airport – where do you go to find it? The Lost & Found of course....

Sat, 21 Sep 2019

Did you know bacon is really a low-fat food? That is just one of the many fascinating food science ...

Thu, 19 Sep 2019

If you want someone to do something for you, it is all about how you phrase it. This episode begins ...

Mon, 16 Sep 2019

A lot of people claim to be allergic to penicillin. In fact 1 out of 10 do. Most of those people are...

Sat, 14 Sep 2019

Here’s something interesting – as sunscreen use has increased over the last several years, so ha...

Thu, 12 Sep 2019

Do you ever eavesdrop? Be honest now. The fact is we almost all do – it is human nature and once s...

Mon, 09 Sep 2019

If you want to be more successful and make more money there is one very simple and seemingly unrelat...

Sat, 07 Sep 2019

Why do dogs do what they do? They seem obsessed with smelling everything and everybody and they univ...

Thu, 05 Sep 2019

Ever have someone offer to help you and you say – “No, I got it.”? Why? Why we are so reluctan...

Mon, 02 Sep 2019

It’s quite common and convenient to take medication or vitamin pills with a gulp of coffee or juic...

Sat, 31 Aug 2019

Men and women approach online dating very differently and consequently get different results. This c...

Thu, 29 Aug 2019

You know what customer service people really like? They like when you are nice to them. This episode...

Mon, 26 Aug 2019

People who have high credit scores are often quite proud of them. And there is no doubt that a high ...

Thu, 22 Aug 2019

Your shoulders speak volumes. It turns out how you hold your shoulders telegraphs a message to the w...

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

How physically strong are you? Interestingly, men today are not as strong as they once were. I begin...

Thu, 15 Aug 2019

Have you ever noticed that when you are working on a problem or trying to come up with an idea there...

Mon, 12 Aug 2019

Can your boss spy on you? You bet! This episode explains just how far an employer can go to keep tab...

Thu, 08 Aug 2019

Why do people have nightmares? Do they serve a purpose? This episode begins with some fascinating fa...

Mon, 05 Aug 2019

If you wear a certain fragrance, people will perceive you as 12 pounds thinner. That’s just one of...

Thu, 01 Aug 2019

Kim Kardashian and her sisters speak with something called “vocal fry.” In fact a lot of women d...

Mon, 29 Jul 2019

Pizza math. It’s worth knowing because when you understand it, you’ll realize why a small pizza ...

Thu, 25 Jul 2019

If you take your own bags to the grocery store, there may be an unintended health consequence – an...

Mon, 22 Jul 2019

Ever flush the toilet with your foot to avoid the germs on the handle? It’s one of many well-inten...

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

I suspect every parent wonders how they will be remembered in their child’s mind. What kind of par...

Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Low-fat milk and dairy products are better than whole fat versions of the same thing – right? That...

Thu, 11 Jul 2019

If you have a fender bender with another driver, should you just work it out between the two of you ...

Mon, 08 Jul 2019

People are not getting sick and dying like they used to. The number of cases of some very common dis...

Thu, 04 Jul 2019

Hot summer days are often called the “dog days of summer.” Why? This episode begins with an expl...

Mon, 01 Jul 2019

You sometimes see products labeled refurbished – particularly electronics. Are they a good deal? T...

Thu, 27 Jun 2019

When was the last time you washed your watch? Not recently I bet. So this episode begins with just h...

Mon, 24 Jun 2019

Is it okay to talk with people on a speakerphone with their permission? What about bringing a gift t...

Thu, 20 Jun 2019

Driving while texting, talking, eating or drinking can all distract you from paying attention to the...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019

When you appear confident, people find that attractive. Sometimes though, when you wish you could ap...

Thu, 13 Jun 2019

Every airport runway has a number and it is always between 1and 36. This episode begins with how air...

Mon, 10 Jun 2019

My mother used to tell me when I was a kid that coffee would stunt my growth. But seriously, can cof...

Thu, 06 Jun 2019

When I smell the scent of fresh cut grass it transports me back to my childhood. It is a great smell...

Mon, 03 Jun 2019

Automobile traffic, like the weather, is hard to predict. The slightest thing can cause a traffic ja...

Thu, 30 May 2019

Ever had to wait forever to get a prescription filled? Why does it take so long to take pills out of...

Mon, 27 May 2019

While you are likely very good at noticing when you fail in life, keeping track of all the little vi...

Thu, 23 May 2019

Do you turn your headlights on when you drive during the day? You should - and that is just one of s...

Mon, 20 May 2019

Texting and driving is dangerous. Everyone know that. But why is it so much more dangerous than driv...

Thu, 16 May 2019

How do you get top dollar when you sell on eBay? Well of course you need good photos and a great des...

Mon, 13 May 2019

If you want to learn something better and faster, there is a little trick that seems to work. We beg...

Thu, 09 May 2019

Does cooking food on the grill increase your risk of getting cancer? The answer is – maybe. But it...

Mon, 06 May 2019

When you travel, there is a good chance you don’t sleep all that well the first night you are at y...

Thu, 02 May 2019

Restaurants want you to spend more money. And the menu can be a powerful tool to accomplish that. Th...

Mon, 29 Apr 2019

If you want to feel good, grab some money! I begin this episode by explaining how the simple act of ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2019

Imagine that while you are sleeping, a cleaning crew gets into your brain to clean out all the toxin...

Mon, 22 Apr 2019

You probably don’t write much with a pen and paper anymore. Most of us type. However, there are a ...

Thu, 18 Apr 2019

The scent of lavender is supposed to be calming. It may also be the scent of trust. I begin this epi...

Mon, 15 Apr 2019

Grocery stores have a lot of germs. For one thing there is a lot of raw meat and fish moving around ...

Thu, 11 Apr 2019

Sibling relationships change as we move from childhood to adulthood. Sometimes they change for the b...

Mon, 08 Apr 2019

Why does traffic just seem to stop for no reason then magically clear up? You are sure there must be...

Thu, 04 Apr 2019

Sometimes you have to ask a stranger for a favor. Perhaps you need to borrow their phone or help you...

Mon, 01 Apr 2019

Do you ever long for the good old days? Nostalgia can be such a wonderful thing. We begin this episo...

Thu, 28 Mar 2019

Springtime means the return of annoying allergy symptoms for a lot of us. I begin this episode with ...

Mon, 25 Mar 2019

Salt makes food taste good – maybe too good. We begin this episode by discussing research that sho...

Thu, 21 Mar 2019

Of course you want high self-esteem and you sure want your kids to have it. But there is actually on...

Mon, 18 Mar 2019

Isn’t it great when you have an “A-Ha Moment”? It’s when an idea or the answer to a problem ...

Thu, 14 Mar 2019

Everyone has heard about antioxidants. In fact, a lot of people take antioxidant supplements. But is...

Mon, 11 Mar 2019

Decision making is easy when you have to choose one of two options. However, when you add that third...

Thu, 07 Mar 2019

Every driver has likely had the experience of encountering a motorcycle that “came out of nowhere....

Mon, 04 Mar 2019

Ever have the feeling someone is watching you? Almost everyone has had the experience but do humans ...

Thu, 28 Feb 2019

Ever go out knowing your hair looks horrible or there is something wrong with your clothes? Everyone...

Mon, 25 Feb 2019

Can you tell just by looking if someone is honest and trustworthy? Actually you can but the reason w...

Thu, 21 Feb 2019

There are a lot of things you likely believe that are not true. For example, sugar causes hyperactiv...

Mon, 18 Feb 2019

When you grocery shop, are you one of those people who sometimes changes their mind and takes items ...

Thu, 14 Feb 2019

Couples should have a date night. That’s common advice to help keep the romance alive in long term...

Mon, 11 Feb 2019

If you want to be more persuasive, there is one little sentence to tack on to the end of any request...

Thu, 07 Feb 2019

People who deal with the public as part of their job often begin to believe that people in general a...

Mon, 04 Feb 2019

When I need to solve a problem or think of something creative, I often lie down, close my eyes and t...

Thu, 31 Jan 2019

Some people like their chocolate chip cookies crispy right out of the often while others like them s...

Mon, 28 Jan 2019

We have all heard how some people become sad or depressed during the winter months? Maybe it’s the...

Thu, 24 Jan 2019

As I write and post this, much of the U.S. and other parts of the world have been hit by extreme col...

Mon, 21 Jan 2019

There is a good chance that your partner is not a lot taller or shorter than you are. People seem to...

Thu, 17 Jan 2019

Should you really get an annual check-up or go to the dentist twice a year? What about wearing sunsc...

Mon, 14 Jan 2019

How many times have you been told you should be thankful for what you have? Well, there may be some ...

Thu, 10 Jan 2019

When you feel and ache or pain in your body, you likely reach for a Tylenol. And it turns out that y...

Mon, 07 Jan 2019

Everyone seems to have a cellphone – ALL the time. But there are some circumstances when you reall...

Thu, 03 Jan 2019

You think you understand the concept of distracted driving – yes? You know it is NOT a good idea t...

Mon, 31 Dec 2018

We end 2018 with the second of our two-part look back at the best moments of the past year. With so ...

Thu, 27 Dec 2018

You probably associate yawning with being tired or maybe being bored. However, according to some int...

Mon, 24 Dec 2018

With over 100 episodes a year, it is entirely possible you may have missed some of the best, most in...

Thu, 20 Dec 2018

Does being unhappy make you more likely to get sick or even shorten your life span? A lot of people ...

Mon, 17 Dec 2018

There are a lot of theories and myths about alcohol and how not to fall victim to its effects. For e...

Thu, 13 Dec 2018

Do attractive people really get the best tables at a restaurant? Did you know menus are designed to ...

Mon, 10 Dec 2018

It is easy and tempting to overspend on holiday gifts. Plus retailers do everything they can to enco...

Thu, 06 Dec 2018

When you look at old holiday photos, you will notice something is definitely missing – and it is s...

Mon, 03 Dec 2018

Sometimes you may find yourself in a bad mood for no real reason. So how do you snap out of it? We b...

Thu, 29 Nov 2018

Who doesn’t love the smell of a Christmas tree? For most of us, the scent of pine is wonderful. So...

Mon, 26 Nov 2018

When guests come in to your home, what do they notice most of all? If you are having guests into you...

Thu, 22 Nov 2018

You most likely have a preference for either a neat or a cluttered work environment. So which is bet...

Mon, 19 Nov 2018

Can certain sounds actually be good for your health? Yes, according to some important research. From...

Thu, 15 Nov 2018

The evidence is pretty clear that in order to be productive and to do excellent work, you need to ta...

Mon, 12 Nov 2018

What’s the secret to a happy life? Probably the best people to ask are people who say they are hap...

Thu, 08 Nov 2018

Do you really need to get a physical exam every year? We begin this episode by exploring who should ...

Mon, 05 Nov 2018

In most places around the world, Siri comes with a female voice by default. Of course you can chang...

Thu, 01 Nov 2018

This episode is released a few days before most people in the U.S. change their clocks back to stand...

Mon, 29 Oct 2018

The weather can affect your buying decisions without you realizing it. That can be a big factor when...

Thu, 25 Oct 2018

We all have those times when we are stressed and need to chill out. So I begin this episode with som...

Mon, 22 Oct 2018

If you don’t play a musical instrument – maybe you should. This is especially true if you are ou...

Thu, 18 Oct 2018

So you get ready to make a salad and you rinse the lettuce and carrots and tomatoes under the faucet...

Mon, 15 Oct 2018

Spending time with annoying and irritating people can be hazardous to your mental health! That’s a...

Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Anyone who has ever cooked pasta has thought about using HOT tap water instead of cold to speed up t...

Mon, 08 Oct 2018

Even the best drivers get in serious accidents – usually because of bad drivers. So we start this ...

Thu, 04 Oct 2018

Is it illegal to kill a praying mantis? Not that you would want to – but could you actually be fin...

Mon, 01 Oct 2018

Not long ago I went to the supermarket only to find everything had been moved around. Nothing was wh...

Thu, 27 Sep 2018

You probably just assume food grown organically is healthier – and maybe it is. But you also proba...

Mon, 24 Sep 2018

You tip the waiter at the end of a meal for a job well done. But when it comes to tipping the maid a...

Thu, 20 Sep 2018

I’ve lived with dogs most of my life (and one pretty cool cat) so I am fascinated by doggy behavio...

Mon, 17 Sep 2018

You may not have ever noticed this but hotels rarely offer milkshakes on their room service menu. An...

Thu, 13 Sep 2018

What could be simpler than washing your hands? You’ve done it a zillion times. And yet you are pro...

Mon, 10 Sep 2018

Many people wish they were taller. Unfortunately there is no simple fix for that. But there are ways...

Thu, 06 Sep 2018

People who travel a lot have to come up with their own travel hacks and secrets in order to stay san...

Mon, 03 Sep 2018

Whenever you get a new credit card in the mail, you are encouraged to sign the back of it. In fact m...

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

If you want to ask someone on a date, you could call them up and ask or you could send a text or ema...

Mon, 27 Aug 2018

Have you ever thought to yourself, “When I lose weight, where does the fat go?” It is an interes...

Thu, 23 Aug 2018

If you want someone to know you really care for them and that they are special to you, there are a f...

Mon, 20 Aug 2018

When you have pain – you want it to go away. While taking a pill or two can help ease the pain, th...

Thu, 16 Aug 2018

I suspect you’ve been cheated or lied to at some point in your life and thought to yourself, “Ho...

Mon, 13 Aug 2018

Have you ever watched someone blow out the candles on a birthday cake and wondered, “Do I really w...

Thu, 09 Aug 2018

Somehow I simply cannot walk and text at the same time. And that turns out to be a good thing. I beg...

Mon, 06 Aug 2018

When it comes to successful online dating, the two things that seem to matter most are your screen n...

Thu, 02 Aug 2018

This episode begins with a look at some fascinating science of everyday life. For example, how the c...

Mon, 30 Jul 2018

Negotiating your own salary can be stressful and difficult. This episode begins with some proven way...

Thu, 26 Jul 2018

What’s the real reason people get angry over the little things? At least one leading expert believ...

Mon, 23 Jul 2018

Should you really not go swimming until a half hour after eating? Can you really get poison ivy by t...

Thu, 19 Jul 2018

When you want something from someone else – like in a negotiation – it usually doesn’t pay to ...

Mon, 16 Jul 2018

A kiss is just a kiss. Or is it? It turns out kissing does a lot. I begin this episode with some int...

Thu, 12 Jul 2018

A lot of things about you determine how likable you are but there are a few simple techniques to mak...

Mon, 09 Jul 2018

Do you blush? Most people who do blush wish they didn’t because it is embarrassing and – as blus...

Thu, 05 Jul 2018

Getting kids – or even some grownups – to eat their vegetables can be frustrating. However ther...

Mon, 02 Jul 2018

Not drinking enough water is a big problem. And while being a little dehydrated won’t kill you, de...

Thu, 28 Jun 2018

It is rare to see a UPS truck turning left. Sure, sometimes they have to but they try not to. And t...

Mon, 25 Jun 2018

There is only one right way to build a fire. It has always been this way and it is unlikely anyone w...

Thu, 21 Jun 2018

Want to feel REALLY good? Watch this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiKxytbCWk. It’...

Mon, 18 Jun 2018

When you search for something in Google does it matter what order you put the words in? What about p...

Thu, 14 Jun 2018

Do nice guys finish last? Sure, there are a lot of successful nice guys but there are a lot of succe...

Mon, 11 Jun 2018

Humans are programmed to flirt. It’s the beginning of the process that keeps the species going for...

Thu, 07 Jun 2018

Ever feel good about saving a spider because you took it out of your house and put it outside rather...

Mon, 04 Jun 2018

Mental health is complicated. But there are some things that can trigger depression in almost anyone...

Thu, 31 May 2018

When you sit down to eat, several things affect how MUCH you eat and how much you enjoy the food. I ...

Mon, 28 May 2018

Does having more sex make a couple happier – or is it just that happier couples have more sex? We ...

Thu, 24 May 2018

Years ago coffee was called “The Think Drink” in a marketing campaign. Those were the golden day...

Mon, 21 May 2018

No one likes getting a shot at the doctor’s office. But there is something you can do to ease the...

Thu, 17 May 2018

You know what is one of the most common decorating mistakes people make? It is hanging art on the wa...

Mon, 14 May 2018

When you have a meeting it is usually sitting down in an office at a table. That just may be one of ...

Thu, 10 May 2018

What is the stronger motivator – reward or punishment? In other words, does hurt more to lose some...

Mon, 07 May 2018

What color lipstick makes a woman most attractive? Do women prefer a beard on a man or not? What can...

Thu, 03 May 2018

The more decisions you make during the day, the worse you get at it. It’s called “decision fatig...

Mon, 30 Apr 2018

In my house, whenever we turn on the microwave oven in the kitchen – it screws up the Wi-Fi. Why i...

Thu, 26 Apr 2018

When you go grocery shopping it is hard to resist the urge to buy things you know you shouldn’t. T...

Mon, 23 Apr 2018

One way to blow your credibility in any conversation or in anything you write is to misuse or mispro...

Thu, 19 Apr 2018

Of course you know better than to talk on your phone while driving – but you should also tell othe...

Mon, 16 Apr 2018

Passengers get kicked off airline flights a lot more than they used to. Do airlines have the right t...

Thu, 12 Apr 2018

“Eat your veggies – they’re good for you!” Every parent has said that to a child and yet, as...

Mon, 09 Apr 2018

I recently appeared on a different podcast to talk about the evolution and success of Something You ...

Thu, 05 Apr 2018

Could some freaked-out passenger actually open the door on an airplane in the middle of the flight? ...

Mon, 02 Apr 2018

We have a lot of devices – cellphones, tablets, laptops – and they all need to be charged up con...

Thu, 29 Mar 2018

If you have a big decision to make, wait until you have to go to the bathroom. I begin this episode ...

Mon, 26 Mar 2018

Your homeowner’s insurance (and renter’s insurance if you have it) covers much more than you pro...

Thu, 22 Mar 2018

A few times every year I like to shine a spotlight on some of the best moments from past episodes yo...

Mon, 19 Mar 2018

Everyone has a blood type right? Well, not really. Some people have no blood type – not to be conf...

Thu, 15 Mar 2018

People hate unsolicited advice – and they seldom follow it. Still, that doesn’t stop us from dis...

Mon, 12 Mar 2018

If you flip a coin and it comes up heads a couple of times in a row, chances are you would bet the n...

Thu, 08 Mar 2018

Handwriting analysis sounds like it might be scientific. After all some courts allow it during trial...

Mon, 05 Mar 2018

TV networks manipulate programs to make more time for commercials – a LOT more time. I’ll discus...

Thu, 01 Mar 2018

Why is Stephen Hawking still alive? Most people who are diagnosed with ALS die within 5 years. Steph...

Mon, 26 Feb 2018

So, what’s the deal with high fructose corn syrup? People talk about it a lot. Some say it is horr...

Thu, 22 Feb 2018

Back in Grandma’s day, you had to spend an afternoon defrosting the freezer once in a while. Today...

Mon, 19 Feb 2018

Why do you sigh? Usually it is because you feel relief or you are sad or tired. But it turns out the...

Thu, 15 Feb 2018

Want to be more persuasive? There is a simple phrase or two you can add to any request that will inc...

Mon, 12 Feb 2018

So the dentist has you open your mouth wide and while he is poking around in there with sharp instru...

Thu, 08 Feb 2018

Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t sing or carry a tune? Kids are often told that and it c...

Mon, 05 Feb 2018

Identity theft is often NOT the result of some high-tech scam. It is frequently because someone digs...

Thu, 01 Feb 2018

When you fly on an airplane – you think things. Like: “How good, is the air I’m breathing? Wi...

Mon, 29 Jan 2018

You have likely been the victim of the Doorway Effect. It’s when you walk into a room and forget w...