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Feb. 28, 2022

Why You Are Delusional (and Thank Goodness You Are) & The Flaws in Hu…

Have you ever been driving down the highway and someone in the backseat rolls a window down and you get that horrible thumping in your ear? A lot of people think it’s just something weird about THEIR car. It’s not. This episo...

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Feb. 26, 2022

SYSK Choice: Why Parallel Universes Could Exist & How to Deal With A …

All kinds of things can influence a big decision. However, one thing you likely never considered is the lighting in the room. Yet, it turns out that lighting can have a significant impact on what you decide. Listen as I expla...

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Feb. 24, 2022

Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good? & The Science of Finding the B…

Growing up I remember my mother telling me I shouldn’t drink coffee because it could stunt my growth. Really? How could that possibly be true? Also, people have long believed that coffee will sober up someone who has been dri...

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Feb. 21, 2022

How Smells Impact Your Thoughts and Actions & Why People Get Burned O…

If you have a big decision to make, you might want to wash your hands first. Listen as this episode begins with an explanation for why it is such a good idea. https://www.seeker.com/washing-hands-makes-tough-choices-easier-di...

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Feb. 19, 2022

SYSK Choice: How to Have Power Over Your Money & Technologies That Wi…

What will happen if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? I begin this episode by revealing why copying money is discouraged and consequently is so hard to do and why a picture of money won’t open in PhotoShop either. ht...

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Feb. 17, 2022

How to Get Other People to Change & The Science in Everyday Life

Does listening to music on earphone cause hearing loss? Well, that depends. This episode begins with an explanation of the 3 causes of most hearing loss and how listening to music on headphones (or earbuds) can be a problem. ...

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Feb. 14, 2022

A Better Way to Handle Life’s Daily Hassles & What Exactly is Americ…

When was the last time you cleaned and disinfected your cellphone? If it has been a while, I bet it will become a priority after you hear the beginning of this episode. Listen as I explain just how germ-ridden your cellphone ...

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Feb. 12, 2022

SYSK Choice: Why We See in Color & How to Navigate Online Reviews

What is the best way to sign-off an email? It actually depends on what you want the outcome to be. However, if you are hoping to get a reply, there is one sign-off that is more likely to get the reader to respond. This episod...

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Feb. 10, 2022

What You Never Knew About Your Immune System How to Give Feedback Eff…

If you have ever been pulled over by the police for a traffic violation, you know it is not easy to talk your way out of getting a ticket. After all, you have no real power in that conversation. However, there is one way stra...

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Feb. 7, 2022

Loneliness and The Serious Harm It Does & What’s Wrong With the Way W…

If you were ever told to sit up straight and watch your posture, that was really good advice. Listen as I begin this episode discussing how your posture can actually change your thoughts and behavior for the better. https://w...

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Feb. 5, 2022

SYSK Choice: Your Role in the Game of Life & Preparing Kids to Thrive…

Is all gasoline pretty much the same? Not really. There is a difference. There is regular gas and then there is “Top Tier” gas. Listen to discover what the difference is and what it means to you. https://toptiergas.com/ In yo...

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Feb. 3, 2022

How Siri and Alexa Are Changing Computing & Why So Many Managers Appe…

Does grilling meat increase your risk of getting cancer? Maybe. But it isn’t that simple. This episode begins with a discussion on the link between grilling meat and cancer and how you can minimize that risk. ( http://www.men...

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Jan. 31, 2022

Why We Keep Things We Never Use & The Reason We Keep Track of Time

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 refuel. https://www.bostonherald.com...

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Jan. 29, 2022

SYSK Choice: What Makes You - You & How to Explain So People Get It

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 they just leave them on the menu all th...

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Jan. 27, 2022

The Power of Your Regrets & How Great Ideas Get Their Start

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. https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/07/why-is-th...

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Jan. 24, 2022

How to Break a Disagreement Deadlock & A New Habit That Can Change Yo…

When you or your child cut 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 idea. https://www.mindfood.com/ar...

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Jan. 22, 2022

SYSK Choice: Your Ever-Changing Personality & Procrastination With Le…

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. This episode begins with some in...

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Jan. 20, 2022

Is It Good to Be Cynical? & How We All Screw Up Our Personal Finances

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 with this very easy tactic th...

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Jan. 17, 2022

Why We Enjoy Suffering & Understanding Your Freedom of Speech

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 practical advice from the Institute of Food...

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Jan. 15, 2022

SYSK Choice: Little Known Benefits of Exercise & Why It’s Good to Tal…

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. Listen to hear a very surprising s...

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Jan. 12, 2022

Interesting Ways Lifestyle Affects Your Health & A Better Way to Unde…

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 health and how you can fix it. http://www...

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Jan. 10, 2022

How to Set Goals to Make Them Happen and Interesting Differences Betw…

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. https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/...

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Jan. 8, 2022

SYSK Choice: How Your Biological Clock Works & Optimizing Your Meetin…

As admirable as it is to set a New Year’s resolution, the chances of sticking to it in the long term are slim. However, you can improve your odds of success. This episode begins with a strategy to help make life changes reall...

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Jan. 6, 2022

How to Tackle What’s Really Important & The Way Food Fights Disease

Did you know that the scent of lavender is supposed to be calming? It may be the scent of trust, as well. This episode begins by explaining how lavender can make you appear to be more trustworthy – and why it works. http://rd...

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