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 transcribedWhen you are in the drive-through or waiting for a train to pass, is it better to turn off your car’s engine or let it idle? This episode begins with...
Do dolphins really have their own language? Why is it warmer in the summer? Does lightning ever strike the same place twice? This episode begins with...
You probably think you are a good driver. But what do other people think about your driving? Listen to take this simple driving test to see whether or...
If you have ever gotten a paper cut (and who hasn’t), you may have wondered why a tiny little cut from a piece of paper can hurt so much. This episode...
Everyone has had that "pins and needles" feeling when your foot or arm falls asleep. Why does it happen? A lot of people believe it is because you cut...
You can manipulate your brain to change your mood. How? Biofeedback. For example, when you are happy you smile. But it also works in reverse – if you...
What should you do when you get a fever? Some people say you should take medicine to knock it down – some say to leave it alone. Who’s right? This epi...
People often say they are attracted to people who have a good sense of humor. But it is actually more complicated than that. The truth is that humor c...
When you talk to your partner, there is something you do – or don’t do, that can predict with amazing accuracy whether or not your relationship will s...
Do you like getting robocalls on your phone? Of course you don’t. So this episode begins with a simple way to stop robocalls for free – and it really...
Could driving while dehydrated be as dangerous as driving while drunk? This episode begins with some fascinating research that shows a link between de...
Just like food, medications have expiration dates. But just how accurate are those dates? Is it better to take an expired medication or no medication...
Some days it is just hard to get up and get going. So this episode begins with some interesting ways to get motivated and accomplish your goals on tho...
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...
While it is hard NOT to get angry sometimes, anger can take a toll on your health and lifespan. I’ll discuss some research that explains what is and i...
Smells can have a really interesting effect on you. They can make you happy, improve concentration and boost your energy. This episode begins with an...
Some foods get a bad rap – and undeservedly so. This episode begins with a list of foods you probably think are unhealthy but really aren’t all that b...
Have you ever put your car in “Drive” while it is still rolling backwards a little bit? People do it all the time – yet it is terrible for your car. I...
It is a bicyclist's nightmare – dooring! It is when someone in a car along the side of the road opens the door just as you drive by and – WHAM! It hap...
Every year a lot of pedestrians crossing the street get hit by cars. So if you are out walking around, there is one technique that will drastically re...
