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 transcribedDo you know the difference between ice cream, gelato, soft-serve, frozen yogurt and sorbet? This episode begins by explaining what they all are and ho...
Two of the biggest problems facing the world today are hunger and food waste. So, what if you created a business that tackled both problems in a way t...
Don’t you hate it when a doctor makes you wait well past your appointment time? Why do they do that? Should you complain? What’s a reasonable amount o...
Does a full moon really bring out craziness in people? Does it cause more car accidents and hospital admissions? This episode begins with a look at wh...
This is a special bonus episode that is part of the Dell PodFerence 2022… Everyone has been in a situation where your phone was running out of power,...
If you wear a certain fragrance, people will perceive you as 12 pounds thinner. That’s just one of many fascinating things I discuss about your sense...
Every now and then you see someone being interviewed on television who has reached 100 years old - or older and claims to have smoked cigarettes and d...
What you smell can have a really interesting effect on you. Smells can make you happy, improve concentration and even boost your energy. This episode...
Holding on to a grudge can feel righteous. After all, you’ve been wronged. You are entitled to hold that grudge. However, there are a lot more reasons...
Shoes can be dangerous - especially if they have big heels. This episode begins by looking at the long history of trouble caused by high heels and oth...
Spring is when birds build nests and lay eggs all over the place. And you have probably heard that if a baby bird falls out of the nest you shouldn’t...
How many times have you heard that - “We live in a fast-paced world?” Yet, in many ways we set that pace for ourselves. We like to do things quickly....
How many hours of sleep do you need? Some people claim they can do just fine with 4 or 5 hours. Can they really? This episode begins with a look at wh...
Have you heard of dooring? It is a bicyclist’s nightmare. Dooring is when someone in a car along the side of the road opens the door just as you ride...
As the weather gets warmer, people wear flip flops. While they may be easy and convenient, there are some problems with flip flops. This episode begin...
Who you hang out with can affect your health. This episode begins with some interesting research from Gallup about the impact your friends can have on...
Every year a lot of pedestrians crossing the street get hit by cars and trucks. If you are often a pedestrian walking the streets, there is one techni...
If Easter is a Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ, how did the Easter Bunny become part of it? This episode begins by explaining wher...
Your freezer has an ice maker and your ice maker - believe it or not - has a heater. This episode begins with an explanation of why your ice maker has...
Why do some headaches seem to happen out of the blue? This episode begins with a list of reasons people seldom consider for what could be causing thei...
