Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.
1033 episodes transcribedDo you know your IQ? Can you raise the number up or – are stuck with whatever that number is? This episode begins with some insight into your IQ inclu...
Ever notice when you are nervous or stressed, the pitch of your voice goes up? Yet a lower pitch would likely be more useful in most cases because we...
How many calories do you burn up just eating and digesting the food you eat? It’s an interesting question and the answer depends on what kind of food...
In the online shopping world, there is something called “cart abandonment discounts.” Listen as I explain what they are and how you can save money on...
Sometimes your willpower seems pretty good but other times - especially right when you need it – it disappears. What if there was a way to boost your...
Why are dalmatians often associated with firefighters and fire trucks? Is it just a mascot thing or is there more to the story? Of course, there is mo...
At airports all over the world, luggage gets lost – sometimes forever. So, what happens to it? It can’t sit there in baggage claim forever. Well, in t...
In a public bathroom, which is better – drying your hands with a paper towel or using an air blower? If the goal is to walk out of the bathroom with c...
One fear many air travelers have is catching a cold or some other bug when they fly on an airplane. Why is it that a lot of people seem to get sick on...
We’ve all heard the advice that when you buy new clothes you should wash them first before you wear them. But what’s the reason? Is it more of a “just...
We know that smiling is a universal human expression of happiness. Everyone smiles - in fact, even babies born blind smile. What is the purpose of smi...
You might think that a good way to get closer to someone is to do them a favor. Yes, that might work – but there is another technique that is even mor...
What would happen if you were walking by the Empire State Building right at the time someone dropped a penny, and it hit you on top of your head? List...
Restaurants are crawling with germs. It’s not all the restaurant’s fault – where there are people, there are going to be germs. This episode begins wi...
Listening to music with air pods or headphones can damage your hearing. To prevent this, you need to understand the common causes of hearing loss. Thi...
How often do you clean your cellphone? Chances are you don’t do it often unless the screen starts to get a little gross. This episode begins with some...
For years, mattresses and pillows carried a warning tag that said “Warning: Do Not Remove This Tag Under Penalty of Law”. Although they have softened...
How good are you at predicting how things will turn out in your life? How often have you said, “If only I get this thing, I’ll be happy...” or “If I l...
Why is the most popular pencil the # 2 pencil? What’s wrong with #1? And why are most pencils yellow? If you took an average pencil and drew one conti...
What if you could get more done in less time? That would sure come in handy around the holidays – or any time. This episode begins with a simple strat...
