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Can you tell me more? Let’s cut to the chase: how can we protect our data online? Does the movement have branches in other parts of the world? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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OCD stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Contrary to popular opinion, we’re not just talking about irritating little quirks. The condition profoundly affects the patient's mind, behaviour, and emotions.

So how does it develop? And how long can it last? Is it possible to stop the spiral? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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This crisis may have been building away from the cameras in the last year or so, overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is now close to reaching boiling point. Since last year, Russia has been gradually moving arms and equipment near its border with Ukraine, as well as military units.
It’s now claimed that there are 100,000 troops on the border, preparing to march on Ukrainian capital Kiev. Russia obviously denies that intent but the situation has become so tense that international powers have felt the need to intervene.

How did the conflict get started? Why did Russia get involved? What is the current situation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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This recent phenomenon has become massively popular with young people, and especially on TikTok. Puff bars, also known as vape pens or pod mods, are flavoured electronic cigarettes designed for one-time use.
Social networks have been flooded with puff bars of all different colours. From far away, their eye-catching design actually makes them look like sweets, which could be seen as a sneaky marketing move to target teenagers!

Do they taste like regular cigarettes? How did this trend start? Are they as bad for you as regular cigarettes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Boris Johnson is accused of attending parties during periods of confinement. The head of the British government rejected on Wednesday 26 January 2022 the idea of leaving office despite the controversy that has followed over the failure of him and his cabinet to comply with the health restrictions that he himself had enacted. Listen to the episode again to understand everything about "social distancing".

The term social distancing refers to measures taken to reduce physical contact between people to a minimum. The aim is to stop a contagious disease from spreading, in cases such as the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

I can’t wait for lockdown to be over so we can get back to normal! Do we risk further coronavirus peaks by coming out of lockdown? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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For the last 200 years, the capitalist model has been based on maximising profits, with the motto being to use more and more resources to create more and more products. But now more than ever before, many of us have realised that the planet’s resources are limited and quickly running out, or already used up in some cases. Such observations should in theory gradually weaken capitalist ideals, but they continue to thrive. It’s like humanity is in a state of denial; our house is burning, but we’re looking elsewhere! The alternative is learning to do more with less, even if that may seem counterintuitive. That’s known as frugal innovation.

It all sounds pretty abstract! What are we talking about in concrete terms? How can companies move towards a more frugal model these days? Will the frugal innovation movement have a big impact on the economy in the future? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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It’s not the most widely celebrated date on the calendar, but National Popcorn Day falls on January 19th each year. Popcorn actually got some rare negative press recently, with France temporarily banning drinks and snacks from cinemas to protect against the spread of Covid-19. Let’s take a few minutes to honour this iconic snack, which has become for many an essential part of going to the cinema over the years.

When did popcorn make its debut in cinemas then? Are popcorn sales really profitable for cinemas? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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On January 19th, French actor Gaspard Ulliel tragically died following a skiing accident in the Alps, aged just 37. Let’s make this episode a tribute to the angel-faced actor with a trademark scar who shone brightly in 28 films.

How did he get into acting? Which films made Ulliel so popular? How would you summarise his career? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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For over five years now, a mysterious illness has been hitting US intelligence officers stationed in various overseas locations. Symptoms include migraines, tinnitus, vision problems and dizziness. As of mid-September 2021, over 200 cases had been recorded, which would seem far too many to be a coincidence. The US Department of State has referred to “unexplained health incidents” in its communications, and many suspect foul play.

So what’s causing this syndrome? Have there been any investigations into it? Who could be behind Havana Syndrome attacks then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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At 230 metres in diameter and 100 feet deep, it’s fair to describe the Darvaza Gas crater in Turkmenistan as colossal. This geological marvel is nicknamed the Door to Hell, and it's not the dimensions alone that make it unique. The crater has been spurting flames for half a century now, burning continuously ever since its formation in 1971.

It’s actually become the Central Asian country’s biggest tourist attraction by far, drawing in 10,000 visitors each year. But as you might expect, a burning gas crater does come with its fair share of safety hazards. Air around the edge of the crater is thick and hot, and it emits burning gusts of wind.

How natural is the Door to Hell then? Why’s that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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27 January is the anniversary of Mozart's birth. What if listening to 10 minutes of Mozart could increase your IQ? That’s exactly what Frances Raucher and her Californian research team suggested back in 1993. The theory spread like wildfire around the world, leading to much speculation about the so-called Mozart Effect.

Let’s cut to the chase, does it actually work? But this myth has now been perpetuated across several decades. There must be something to it! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A week ago on January 15th 2022, France celebrated the 400th anniversary of one of its most renowned writers. To this day, Molière remains as central to French culture as Shakespeare to the English-speaking world.
All year long, the Comedie Française theatre is set to stage all his classics and some lesser known works too. Let’s discuss why Molière is considered the nation's most illustrious and ever-popular master of the stage and satire.

I’m sure there’s a story of an extraordinary journey… But, apart from his showbiz side, why is he so important to the French? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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The Book of Boba Fett, Disney Plus’ all-new live-action series, was released at the end of December 2021. It tells the story of the Galaxy’s most notorious bounty hunter. But how did an initially minor character wind up getting his own dedicated show? Well, Boba Fett is actually a cult figure of the Star Wars franchise.

Why is the character so popular? He certainly sounds like an enigmatic character! What has Boba Fett become since then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Let’s think back to January 6th 2021, when the U.S. Capitol was invaded by radical pro-Trump activists. Of course since then, Donald Trump has left the White House. But, with hindsight, how should we remember his mandate and this event in particular?
Political scientist Baraba F. Walter recently looked into the US's current instability and went as far as describing it as an anocracy. That’s a term for a government that is neither fully democratic, nor fully autocratic.

Where does the word anocracy come from? Why would she believe that? And how can an anocracy plunge into civil war? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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In today’s episode, we’re gonna talk about the most powerful telescope ever sent into space. The James Webb telescope was designed by NASA, in collaboration with the European and Canadian Space Agencies. It was deployed on January 8th after taking off from Kourou, French Guiana, on Christmas Day. Its next step is to reach its final orbit, located 1.5 kilometres away from our planet, and better understand the Universe and its galaxies.

Where does the name come from? How far back does the project date? What will it be used for? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Social science research is becoming more and more fruitful. As a result, an almost endless list of terms are emerging, like 'white privilege' or 'ageism’, which we have already covered in past episodes of Do You Really Know? These studies often share the same objective and that is to shine a light on social phenomena we tend to dismiss, calling out persisting discrimination.
The words 'ableism' and 'disablism' appeared in public debate to denounce systemic oppression against people with disabilities. Although ableism and disablism both describe discrimination based on disability, the emphasis for each of these terms is slightly different.

What are some examples of ableism? Isn’t there a danger of manipulation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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The consequences of climate change are some of the primary drivers behind global human migration. According to a report by the European Commission on Migration, each year, an average of 30 million people are displaced due to environmental degradation.
Climate refugees, or climate migrants, are people forced away from their homes due to sudden or gradual alterations in their natural environment. We’re talking about sea-level rise, extreme weather events, drought and water scarcity for example. They are also referred to as displaced people.

Which NGOs are present in Somaliland? To what extent is climate migration a global phenomenon? What happens to climate refugees when they leave their homes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Cheugy?

Some neologisms end up having an impressive online presence, spreading virally, but without many of us even being aware they exist. Cheugy is one such term!
It more or less means old-fashioned or passé, standing for anything which is no longer trendy. It’s a term which has highlighted an intergenerational culture war between the Millennials and Gen Z in 2021, the latter using it to mock their predecessors. The internet is of course a global village, but cheugy definitely has its roots in the USA.

How did the term first appear? So what kind of things actually are cheugy? What’s trendy is completely subjective, isn’t it?! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is woofing?

The world is still in the middle of a health crisis. And while travel has resumed with the reopening of borders, more sustainable tourism practices have come to the fore in the past two years. One such example is wwoofing, which started growing in popularity prior to the Covid pandemic. And no, it’s got nothing to do with dogs despite the name! The name is derived from the acronym WWOOF, standing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.

So if I work in woofing, do I get paid? So where does woofing come from? How do I become a woofer in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Whether it’s advertising, films, TV series or even literature, it seems like all female characters are young, with smooth radiant skin and not a wrinkle in sight! You’d think women over 40 simply don’t exist! Or at least, it’s rare to see them in leading roles.
In recent months, several actresses have gone on record saying they feel judged for having grown older. For example, Andie McDowell believes it can be difficult for older women to feel good about themselves in a society that constantly glorifies youth.

Why doesn't society like the elderly? Does ageism really affect men and women differently? But aren’t the elderly some of the most creditworthy consumers? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is wokeism?

The term “woke” took off in the United States in the 2010s. The past form of the verb “to wake” is used to imply an awakening to injustices inflicted upon minorities by an oppressive system.
Woke activists call out systemic racism and police violence against groups like Black Lives Matter. Since then, it has become a go-to in public and media debates. Its critics say it has become a loaded term and those who use it often don’t understand the true meaning behind it.
Even though its popularity is relatively recent, the origins go back further. As far back as 1860, there was a Wide Awake anti-slavery movement supporting Abraham Lincoln, who was running as a candidate in the presidential election of that year. Around a hundred years later, similar allusions could be found in the speeches of Martin Luther King. At Oberlin University, Ohio in June 1965, he urged young Americans to stay awake and be an engaged generation.

What do “woke” people stand for these days? Do you mean, over time, the term has come to encompass all these different causes? Is there a way to put an end to injustice? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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This month marks the 20th anniversary of the Euro, possibly the most significant achievement of the European Project. Indeed, it was back in January 2002 that euro coins and banknotes were introduced, and the biggest cash changeover in history took place across 12 EU countries.

But how could having a single currency really ensure peace? What have we learned over the last 20 years? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is climate change famine?

The COP26 summit, which took place earlier this month, revealed that concerns related to climate change are now more pressing than ever. In June 2021, Madagascar became the first country in the world officially affected by a climate change famine that swept over the south of the island as a result of global warming.
What makes it a particularly affected area is that 9 out of 10 people there live below the poverty line. According to the UN, 30,000 Malagasy are suffering from famine and 1.3 million are victims of acute malnutrition. The World Food Program reported that the figure includes 500,000 children, with over a fifth of those children affected by a severe form.

How did this climate change famine come about? What do Madagascar's inhabitants eat then? Is there a chance of similar famines breaking out in other countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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With the fifth episode of Scream hitting cinemas this Friday, let’s discuss a saga that revolutionised the world of horror films. That’s right, it’s now been over 25 years since Wes Craven released the original Scream film back in 1996, reviving the slasher movie. The latest addition to the series, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, is simply called Scream, although it’s unofficially been given the title of Scream 5.

Tell me more about slasher movies! What’s so particular about this slasher then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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