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.
1021 episodes transcribedThe holiday season is when we are most likely to give to those less fortunate. However, if you are going to give, there are some things that homeless...
“Warning: Do Not Remove This Tag Under Penalty of Law”. For many years every pillow and mattress carried a tag with that warning. Today the language i...
During the holiday season, you likely use a lot of power strips to plug in lights and decorations. This episode begins with some advice about what NEV...
The FedEx logo is legendary. It has won countless awards. Everyone who knows about logos says it is fabulous. Why? This episode begins with a look at...
Your doctor is supposed to wash his or her hands between patients. But sometimes doctors forget. Would you speak up if you saw that and ask your docto...
People didn’t always eat cereal for breakfast. In fact, the idea really didn’t catch on until the 1940s and 1950s. So, where and how did they idea sta...
Why does it seem that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? It is right when the room is full of people and very very is quiet. That's when y...
Being neat is generally considered a good thing. But is neater, better? This episode begins with a look at the difference between neat and messy peopl...
People make judgements about you the minute the lay eyes on you. This episode begins by explaining how those first impressions are determined and how...
Teenage lovers hold hands but as people get older, we see it less and less. And that may be a bad thing. This episode begins by discussing the benefit...
Having bad posture not only impacts how you appear to others, it can also have an effect on your physical and mental health in ways you may not know....
How likely is it that your umbrella will attract lightning in a storm or that the elevator you are in will suddenly drop? Ever worry that a big spider...
When you shop for big ticket items like a house or car, the day you choose to go really matters. This episode begins with a look at what days are best...
Your mother probably told you not to lie – and she was right. Of course, there are the moral reasons for not lying but it seems lying is also bad for...
First impressions matter. That’s because once a person makes judgements about you, it can be difficult to change it. This episode begins by revealing...
While I am certain you are a safe driver, there is one tip race car drivers know that will make you an even safer driver, particularly in the event wh...
Everyone knows what a placebo is. We have talked about the placebo effect on previous episodes. Most people probably think of it as applying to medic...
When people get angry, it is pretty common for them to get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever made them mad. That is a bad idea. This episode be...
What follows is a list of the most popular Halloween candy overall in the U.S. Listen as I explain why this list is important if you plan to give out...
Girls cry more than boys – that seems apparent. But why? Is it social conditioning or something more? Listen as I reveal what one researcher has disco...
