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 transcribedI know I have heard people claim that bad weather causes aches and pains in their body. Is that real? Can the weather affect your joints or bones in a...
Every airport has runways - and all of those runways have numbers. The numbers are always between 1 and 36. This episode begins with an explanation on...
A person’s first name can have a profound effect on their life. Listen as I describe how people get preconceived ideas about you based on your name -...
Just how healthy is peanut butter? This episode begins with a look at some amazing and little-known health facts about eating peanut butter – just as...
One way to get to know someone better or get closer to them is by doing them a favor. However, there is another way that is even more effective. This...
Have you ever been driving down the highway and someone in the backseat rolls a window down and you get that horrible thumping in your ear? A lot of p...
All kinds of things can influence a big decision. However, one thing you likely never considered is the lighting in the room. Yet, it turns out that l...
Growing up I remember my mother telling me I shouldn’t drink coffee because it could stunt my growth. Really? How could that possibly be true? Also, p...
If you have a big decision to make, you might want to wash your hands first. Listen as this episode begins with an explanation for why it is such a go...
What will happen if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? I begin this episode by revealing why copying money is discouraged and consequently is...
Does listening to music on earphone cause hearing loss? Well, that depends. This episode begins with an explanation of the 3 causes of most hearing lo...
When was the last time you cleaned and disinfected your cellphone? If it has been a while, I bet it will become a priority after you hear the beginnin...
What is the best way to sign-off an email? It actually depends on what you want the outcome to be. However, if you are hoping to get a reply, there is...
If you have ever been pulled over by the police for a traffic violation, you know it is not easy to talk your way out of getting a ticket. After all,...
If you were ever told to sit up straight and watch your posture, that was really good advice. Listen as I begin this episode discussing how your postu...
Is all gasoline pretty much the same? Not really. There is a difference. There is regular gas and then there is “Top Tier” gas. Listen to discover wha...
Does grilling meat increase your risk of getting cancer? Maybe. But it isn’t that simple. This episode begins with a discussion on the link between gr...
How do you decide when the gas tank in your car is low enough that you need to stop and get gas? This episode begins by explaining why many of us wait...
If you ever eat at Taco Bell, you have surely noticed that they sometimes have Nacho Fries on the menu - but most of the time they do not. Why? Why do...
Ever notice that your refrigerator has a light inside that comes on when you open the door but your freezer does not. This episode begins with the rea...
