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.
1109 episodes transcribedWhat makes a food a comfort food? Do those foods really comfort you? This episode begins by discussing why we crave our favorite comfort foods and wha...
Something I used to struggle with on my iPhone was going back and moving the cursor around in a text message or email. But I struggle no more! There i...
You probably have all sorts of batteries in your home. This episode begins with some interesting intel about batteries including how to use them, what...
Have you ever been tempted to buy a product (usually electronics) labeled, “refurbished”? The price is typically discounted and often the warranty is...
Everyone knows not to go grocery shopping when you are hungry because you will likely buy junk you don’t need. Actually, it turns out you shouldn’t do...
If you spend much time in meetings, you have probably noticed that often, it is just a few people who tend to dominate and take up most of the time. I...
The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $47 billion dollars, ready for a huge IPO, and its...
Can simply drinking water make you smarter? Apparently so, at least for a little while. While no one is exactly sure why, I begin this episode by expl...
I 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...
