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.
1106 episodes transcribedThis is going to sound weird but a good time to make a decision is when you have the urge to go to the bathroom. You are probably wondering; how can t...
It is common for your mind to wander. That’s what people do, especially if they are not doing anything that requires deep thought or concentration. Bu...
No one likes to throw away milk because it went bad. What you may not know is that there is a little trick that can help your milk last longer and I b...
Groceries are expensive. So this episode begins with a very effective and uncomplicated strategy that can save you a ton of money at the supermarket w...
If you are having a bad day, you might want to try washing a particular body part. It appears it helps even though it makes no sense. Listen and I wil...
It’s not too early to think about Mother’s Day. It’s not that far away. So, who started it? How did it all begin. Listen as I begin this episode with...
At the start of a relationship, how important is that first kiss? This episode begins with some interesting statistics that show the significance and...
Can trees fight crime? Apparently so - at least some types of crime. Although no one is exactly sure how. Listen and I’ll explain. https://www.motherj...
Cat owners are well aware that cats like to hunt, kill and bring home birds and mice as a trophy. There is something cat owners can do to help reduce...
Being left-handed or right-handed actually impacts how you make decisions. So how can that be? This episode begins with the explanation. http://casasa...
Go to any drug store and somewhere you will see the initials Rx. You probably assume it has to do with medicine or prescriptions or something. But why...
Think of all the batteries you use in your home for all your remotes and clocks and flashlights. We all go through a lot of batteries and as you are a...
The simple act of touching other people – by hugging or a high five or putting your arm around someone – is very powerful. This episode begins by expl...
You know when you see a really good dancer? What separates the good ones from the not-so-good ones? Well, it is all about one specific part of the bod...
Why are there potholes? Did you know there actually is a “pothole season” when they are more likely to occur? This episode begins with a discussion on...
The freezer in your kitchen is not especially kind to the ice cream you store in it – or many other foods for that matter. This episode starts with th...
We start this episode with some interesting things worth knowing about your credit card including what your options are when the credit card company r...
How much gold is on our planet? And have we found most of it? This episode begins with some fascinating intel on gold including how much gold is actua...
Why do you have eyebrows? Like everything else, they must have a purpose – there must be a reason. Well, actually there are three reasons. I begin thi...
You have likely had the experience of walking into a room for something – and then forgetting why. You probably feel foolish, yet it happens to everyo...
