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.
1072 episodes transcribedWe’d probably all like to be more persuasive. And there is one little sentence to tack on to the end of any request that is more likely to get people...
When you have a smart phone, you can take a photo of anything, anytime, anywhere. So this episode starts with one very simple piece of advice that can...
Next time you are feeling stressed or need a little reassurance there is someone you need to call - immediately! It is a very close relative of yours....
Often people who deal with the public as part of their job often begin to believe that people in general are not very bright. As an example, one quest...
When it comes to medical advice, a doctor is supposed to know what is truth and what is myth. However, an amazing number of doctors are misinformed. T...
If you don’t wear decent sunglasses outside, you are asking for trouble. Just ask any eye doctor. Ultraviolet light is bad for your eyes - and sunglas...
Everyone is different but when I need to solve a problem or think of something creative, I often lie down, close my eyes and think. And it turns out t...
Noise levels are increasing, and all that noise can have a lot of negative effects on your health and happiness. This episode begins by explaining the...
If you saw someone walking down the street and they were not swinging their arms, you would think it looks a little weird. Yet, humans don’t have to s...
When you feel pain or some ache in your body, you likely reach for a Tylenol. And it turns out that you should also reach for one when you are feeling...
You are more likely to be happy if your friends are happy- and even if your friend’s friends are happy. This episode begins with a discussion on why t...
Are only children at a social disadvantage? It has long been thought that children who grow up with no siblings don’t develop the social skills that a...
Who doesn’t have a cellphone? It is hard to find someone who doesn’t have one with them all the time. However, there are some circumstances when you r...
Smile! Why? Because smiling offers a lot of benefits. This episode begins with a discussion on all the good things that happen when you smile more oft...
We all know music has an effect on us. One effect it has that you may not be aware of is how it impacts your shopping behavior in a store. This episod...
Conventional wisdom is that you should get a physical exam every year with your doctor. Should you really? This episode begins by exploring who should...
With public restrooms, there is a definite YUCK factor. Still, when it comes to choosing which stall or urinal to use, there is a smart strategy to mi...
This episode begins with a look at some fascinating science of everyday life. For example, how the calorie count for food is determined, what does it...
Did you know the weather can affect your buying decisions? Apparently it can and that can be a big factor when you buy a big ticket item like a house...
What’s the fastest insect? How long does a common housefly live? How many kinds of insects are there in the world? Now that spring is here and the bug...
