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You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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Dec 23, 2023 • 4min
What are the strangest Christmas traditions?
Explore the strangest Christmas traditions from around the world, including Nordic countries' bizarre culinary customs. Discover Greenland's delicacies of raw whale skin and blubber. Uncover the legend of Krampus and learn about unique traditions in Iceland, Caracas, and Germany. Tune in for more!
Dec 22, 2023 • 5min
Which types of alcohol should we avoid mixing?
This podcast explores the effects of mixing different types of alcohol on hangovers and provides tips for managing alcohol consumption during the holidays.
Dec 21, 2023 • 4min
Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?
Discover the origins of kissing under the mistletoe and the symbolism of love, fertility, and peace. Dive into Norse mythology and the holiday tradition of kissing under mistletoe during Christmas.
Dec 20, 2023 • 5min
Why do the Japanese eat KFC at Christmas?
Discover the unique tradition of Japanese families eating KFC for Christmas, its origins in post-World War II Japan, and the marketing campaign that made KFC a Christmas meal.
Dec 20, 2023 • 4min
Where did the story of the Grinch come from?
Explore the origins of the Grinch character by Dr. Seuss and the message behind 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'.
Dec 19, 2023 • 4min
Why do we associate red and green with Christmas?
Explore the origins and meanings behind the traditional Christmas colors of red and green, from their connections to winter solstice celebrations and the Holly plant, to the influence of Coca-Cola advertisements and the religious significance of these colors.
Dec 19, 2023 • 1min
Christmas is coming, discover new episodes!
This podcast episode explores the excitement of the upcoming Christmas season and discusses various Christmas traditions and trends. The team also offers advice on how to make the most of this special time of year.
Dec 18, 2023 • 4min
At which time of day do we burn the most calories?
A study at Harvard University discovered that people burn 10% more calories in the late afternoon and early evening compared to the early morning, suggesting that snacking in the late afternoon might be more beneficial for calorie burning.
Dec 17, 2023 • 4min
Why does the cold make us need to pee?
The podcast explores the link between feeling the need to pee and cold temperatures, discussing an experiment from 1918 that discovered cold temperatures cause muscle contraction in the bladder, resulting in the urge to urinate.
Dec 16, 2023 • 4min
Why do we cry?
Explore the physiological and emotional reasons behind human tears, including the different types of tears and their effects. Discover why witnessing someone else cry can make us cry, and unravel the science and purpose behind crying.
