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  • What are neobanks?

    What are neobanks?
    Dec 4 2024
    Neobanks are 100% digital. They run exclusively through mobile apps, with no brick-and-mortar premises. They offer customers a user-first design, and promise low cost banking operations. There are more and more neobanks around, drawing in millions of users and rivalling traditional banks, although they don’t technically hold the same status. Don’t confuse neobanks with digital banks, which are usually the online-only arms of bigger players in the banking sector. You may have heard of the SanFrancisco based neobank Chime, which is the leader in the US at the moment. But brands like N26, Revolut and Monzo are also bringing over their expertise from Europe, where the online-only trend is further ahead. All were created in the late 2010s. So why would I want to try a neobank then? So what about our traditional brick-and-mortar banks? They’re not just going to disappear are they? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can I reduce damp and mould in your home? Why do I get vertigo? How can I sleep well with a blocked nose? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/4/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 min
  • How do sim swapping scams work?

    How do sim swapping scams work?
    Dec 4 2024
    Most of us have our smartphones on our person more or less all day, every day. Our photos, payment methods and a lot of personal data are stored on them. So we’re all wary of the risk of having them stolen when out in public. But did you know there’s another way someone can take control of your phone line without you even losing the device? It’s called sim swapping and while it’s not new, it’s been on the rise in recent years. According to the FBI, Americans lost a combined $68M to sim swapping scams in 2021. One of the most high-profile examples saw Twitter founder Jack Dorsey fall prey to it in 2019. How does SIM swapping work? How can I avoid falling victim to SIM swapping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK? How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions? Why does the year begin on January 1st? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 7/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 min
  • Could slow living make me happier?

    Could slow living make me happier?
    Dec 4 2024
    The societies we live in these days, and especially in cities. We sometimes feel exhausted, anxious, depressed, and lonely in this ultra-productive life. What’s more, the constant fast pace can lead to memory and concentration problems. If you’re struggling to keep up, the slow living philosophy could be for you. Slow Living is to do less in order to enjoy more. Instead of wanting to have multiple experiences that we only half-enjoy, slow living encourages us to simplify our lives and savour the present moment. It’s related to concepts of mindfulness and being fully present. Slow living can be interpreted in different ways, but the common thread is the idea of intentionality in what we do. When did the slow movement start ? Isn’t it impossible to live a slow life in a city? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here : What are earworms, the songs we just can't get out of our heads? Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet? Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 21/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 min
  • Why do we see faces in inanimate objects?

    Why do we see faces in inanimate objects?
    Dec 3 2024
    Have you ever looked at a piece of toast, a cloud or a nearby house and had the impression there’s a face in it, looking right back at you? If you’re like most people, it happens to you on a regular basis, and once you’ve seen the face, you just can’t un-see it! It’s down to a human tendency known as pareidolia. The psychological phenomenon comes from the Greek words para, meaning “beside” or “beyond” and “idolia”, meaning form or image. It’s basically our brains playing tricks on us, but for a very good reason. And it’s nothing new either; Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci wrote about it in his notebooks. Pareidolia is an example of apophenia, which is the tendency to make sense of, or connect things that are actually unconnected. Our brains are always looking for patterns in information from the outside world, to use as a basis for the decisions we make. Do you have any examples? Why does the brain do that then? Are some people more affected than others? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is bae-realing, the new dating trend? Why are Christmas adverts so moving? Could Mastodon replace Twitter? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 min
  • Are blue eyes really more sensitive to light?

    Are blue eyes really more sensitive to light?
    Dec 3 2024
    The idea that light-colored eyes are generally more fragile is pretty widespread. They’re less resistant to sunlight and require more protection. According to Medical News Today, it’s estimated that around 8-10% of people in the world have blue eyes. When our eyes are open, rays of light pass through the pupil, the black opening in the center of the iris. As you may know, the pupil dilates when it’s dark and contracts in bright light. When light rays strike the retina, they’re captured by photoreceptor cells like rod cells, which are involved in night vision and cone cells that enable color vision, among other things. What’s the function of the iris ? Is sunlight dangerous for the eyes? Is wearing sunglasses enough to protect my eyes ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is the olive theory from Tiktok? How does the vagus nerve affect your health? What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming? A podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 24/06/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 min
  • What is Lima Syndrome?

    What is Lima Syndrome?
    Dec 3 2024
    You may have heard of Stockholm Syndrome, which is when a hostage or a victim develops a positive bond with their captor or abuser. But did you know that there is an opposite of Stockholm Syndrome, which sees that dynamic flipped? It’s called Lima Syndrome. The rare and intriguing phenomenon is named after the Peruvian capital city of Lima. It emerged in the context of a turbulent period in Peruvian history. Lima Syndrome isn’t necessarily a pathological condition, but it highlights the complexity of human emotions and the power dynamics at play in hostage situations. Where does the name come from? When did we first observe this syndrome ? Why does it happen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What 5 foods can improve brain performance? Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? How can I save on my water bill? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 min
  • Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?

    Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?
    Dec 2 2024
    Prof Kehinde Andrews, the UK’s first professor of Black studies and one of the UK’s leading experts on race, has called for a public holiday to remember the horrors of slavery. According to Andrews there was ‘really nothing more important to Britain’s development than slavery.’ He feels that an official public holiday is needed to keep its memory alive and preserve a conscience of the horrors of the trade and remind us of the continued consequences of slavery today. Although he said one day was “not even close to enough” to acknowledge the UK’s links to the historical transatlantic slave trade. How much was Britain involved? What are the modern consequences of slavery in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do we sneeze? Do we have a treatment for Monkeypox at last? Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 15/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 min
  • How to buy second hand gifts?

    How to buy second hand gifts?
    Dec 2 2024
    November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption. ‘Tis the season to spend, spend, spend! In the lead up to Christmas we are bombarded with adverts trying to make us buy but this year might be time to try a new approach and buy something that is new, well at least to you. Gifting second-hand, or as it is increasingly being termed, ‘pre-loved’ goods was once looked down upon but with the planet drawing in waste it offers an interesting solution and can help mitigate the £42m worth of unwanted Christmas gifts that go into landfill each year. But how do you find the perfect second-hand gift? What do I need to look out for when buying second hand? What if I don’t have the time to go second hand shopping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How to exercise safely when the weather is cold? How can I take part in Giving Tuesday? Why do people R-bomb in the dating world? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 24/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 min