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How do you decide when the gas tank in your car is low enough that you need to stop and get gas? This episode begins by explaining why many of us wait too long and when the best time is to [...]

If you ever eat at Taco Bell, you have surely noticed that they sometimes have Nacho Fries on the menu – but most of the time they do not. Why? Why do Nacho Fries come and go? Why don’t [...]

Ever notice that your refrigerator has a light inside that comes on when you open the door but your freezer does not. This episode begins with the reason why that is. [...]

When you or your child get a cut or scrape, it is likely you grab some antibiotic ointment to put on it to prevent infection. This episode begins by explaining why that may not be such a good [...]

As you may have discovered over the holidays, finding the right gift to give someone can be difficult. Yet, there is some science to it that can make gift selection and giving a little easier. [...]

What do you crave? Well, whatever it is, the next time you crave it, there is something simple you can do that can make the craving pass quickly to help you avoid temptation. I begin this episode [...]

If you enjoy garlic, you are probably well aware that there is a downside to eating it – and that is it can make your breath stink. This episode begins with some easy and simple and [...]

Why do some buildings have revolving doors? After all, they are sometimes heavy and hard to push, and a lot of people hate them. So where did they come from? There must be a purpose to them. [...]

If you haven’t got a New Year’s resolution to work on yet – I’ve got one for you – it’s tackling clutter! This episode begins with some thoughts about what clutter does to your mental [...]

The room where you work, whether that’s at home or in an office, should probably be 77 degrees. Why? This episode begins with an explanation of why 77 degrees is the perfect working temperature. [...]