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.
1327 episodes transcribedWhy do you believe some people almost immediately, while others make you skeptical? You might assume credibility comes down to expertise, experience a...
Have you ever been completely stuck trying to solve a problem or come up with a new idea? There is a remarkably simple thing you can do that research...
Eye contact can be tricky. Too little can make you seem bored or distracted. Too much can get uncomfortable fast. So what is the right amount? This ep...
Want to significantly improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep? There is one surprisingly simple thing you can do during the day that may...
Processed food has gotten a pretty terrible reputation. We’re warned to avoid foods with long ingredient lists, mysterious additives and chemical name...
Ever notice that the trip home often seems shorter than the trip there—even when the distance and travel time are exactly the same? It happens so ofte...
You probably know that light, noise, temperature and stress can all interfere with your sleep. But what about the moon? Strange as it sounds, some res...
If you have a goal you really want to accomplish, when you start may matter more than you think. January 1st gets all the attention, but there are oth...
It seems like paying attention should be easy. Yet for many of us, it has become one of the hardest things to do. We start reading an article and sudd...
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "It smells like rain"? It turns out that distinctive scent is very real—and it's not your imagination. Scientist...
Most people think dogs see the world only in black and white—but that's simply not true. Dogs do see color, just not the same colors you do. Understan...
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to lose their hearing gradually while insisting they hear just fine? It turns out this isn't simply denial...
Most of us think of intelligence as something that happens entirely in the brain. But there's another kind of intelligence that lives in your body. It...
Heat can make people do some strange things. It can change your mood, cloud your judgment, and even affect the way you treat other people. Scientists...
Ever wonder why you're always told to wait about 10 seconds before turning your phone, computer, router, or tablet back on after rebooting it? Is ther...
Humans are remarkably bad at predicting how long something will take. Whether it's a home project, a work assignment, or even a quick trip across town...
Anyone who has ever owned a dog has probably wondered what goes on inside that furry little head. Does your dog feel guilty after chewing up your favo...
When you're hungry, you know you're more interested in food. But hunger also changes the way you think—and the effects can spill over into decisions t...
Does your signature reveal more about you than just your name? It turns out the way you sign your name may influence what people assume about your per...
Walk through a crowded airport or packed stadium and something remarkable happens. Thousands of people weave around each other without collisions, alm...
