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.
1205 episodes transcribedWater is amazing. Drink it and it keeps you alive. But did you know that drinking water can also make you smarter? This episode begins by explaining w...
Seems like there is always new research coming out about the benefits of coffee. This episode begins with another one – and maybe one you haven’t hear...
You have likely heard people say that having a dog is good for you. Usually, dog lovers say that. So exactly how good is good? Do dogs really improve...
If you took driver’s education, you probably remember being told to keep your hands at 10:00 o’clock and 2:00 o’clock on the steering wheel. That may...
You probably hate when people don’t respond to your emails, right? Well, you may be part of the problem. Listen as I explain how this one little mista...
The earth is getting warmer and the consequences of that have already begun to impact us all. Today, 6 out of 10 Americans describe themselves as “ala...
Dog owners love it when their dog kisses them on the face. But is it really safe? This episode begins by explaining just how clean a dog’s mouth is an...
Being healthy takes a lot of work. But maybe it doesn’t always have to. This episode begins with some simple yet effective techniques that will help y...
People cry when they are sad – so why do they also cry when they are happy? This episode begins with the explanation for why two opposite emotions can...
Why is it that as soon as you get your car washed, a bird will find it and leave a nice big poop on your shiny clean car? Whatever force of nature cau...
It seems to be human nature that the more money you have in your wallet, the more likely you are to spend it. And it also turns out that what kind of...
Nothing ruins a trip like getting car sick. But now there are motion sickness glasses. Do they work? Reader’s Digest tested them out and a lot of peop...
We’ve all seen how dogs sniff each other – and it appears we humans do the same thing. (Not to dogs but to other humans). I begin this episode explain...
Ever have a hard time finding your keys or wallet or glasses – or even where you left your car in a parking lot? Why is it so hard to keep track of th...
Do you prefer fresh or frozen fish? Most people would likely choose fresh – but the topic is a bit more complicated than choosing one or the other. A...
We’ve all gotten the word about the importance of sunscreen. But there are several places on your body you are likely to miss when you apply it. This...
What is it about spicy food that makes some people love it and others avoid it like the plague? This episode begins with an interesting explanation an...
Given the price of gasoline, we all need to conserve every drop we can. While you have probably heard of some of the ways to save gas, there are a few...
Why do cashiers often ask for your phone number or email address? What if you don’t want to share that information? This episode begins by explaining...
People like reruns. We like to watch old TV shows and movies over and over again, we often order the same meal at a restaurant, listen to the same son...
