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.
1073 episodes transcribedIf you went to your backyard and took a pinch of dirt in your fingers, you would be holding a piece of a shocking underground world you never knew abo...
If you are buying candy for Trick or Treaters this year, what kind will it be? Well, if you want to hand out the candy that kids really want, listen a...
Have you heard of the Pink Tax? It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs more than men’s even though they are the same – except...
When you are faced with a tough decision, some common advice is to “sleep on it." By sleeping and waking up you may have a new and different perspecti...
How many married couples sleep in separate beds? A lot more than you may think. This episode begins with a discussion about why couples sleep separate...
Why is the most popular pencil the #2 pencil? What happened to the #1 pencil? This episode begins with some interesting facts about pencils such as ho...
What makes happy people so happy? It is partly due to their attitude and behavior. This episode begins with some of the essential ingredients to creat...
As people age, they may have trouble remembering recent events. If you know older people who seem to forget things, it is important to realize that me...
You know when you call a customer service number and you hear, “Your call is very important to us…”? What that usually says to me is – “Get comfortabl...
It is conventional wisdom for people taking a test that if you are stuck – go with your first answer. Listen as I begin this episode by explaining why...
Why do people get hiccups and what is the best way to get rid of them? This episode begins with an exploration into the causes and cures of hiccups -...
A lot of prescription pill bottles come with a ball of cotton inside, on top of the pills. What’s it for and should you take it out or leave it in the...
How do you define love? What is it exactly? Listen to the beginning of this episode and you will hear one of the best definitions of love ever. Knowin...
There is a perceived advantage to reading fast. However, reading slower may actually be more beneficial for a lot of reasons. This episode opens with...
Every day, you make a countless number of decisions, from what to have for dinner to what detergent to buy. This episode begins by looking at how huma...
I am certain that many times in your life you have had “one of those days.” Those are the days when nothing seems to go right, everything seems to be...
Walking is good exercise and the pace at which you walk can make it even better. This episode begins with a brief discussion on the rather remarkable...
Admit it, you have likely snooped or eavesdropped on someone at some point in your life. In fact everyone has done it. This episode begins by discussi...
Take a guess… how many times does the average American check their cellphone in 2023? I don’t know your guess, but I bet you are way off. This episode...
People who are confident and powerful tend to exhibit a few critical behaviors to create that impression of power and confidence. This episode begins...
