The Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life & What Does it Mean to Be Alive?
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you order something online, do you then track the package to see where it is and when it is com...
Why Businesses Charge Sneaky Fees & Where Slang Comes From
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve washed your hands a million times. Yet there is a pretty good chance you are probably doing...
SYSK Choice: The Science Behind Aliens and UFOs & How to Deal With Gaslighting
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you neat or messy? You most likely have a preference for either a neat or a cluttered work envir...
Why Watching Sports Is Really Good for You & Simple Strategies to A Great Relationship
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moms have been passing down health and beauty advice for generations and some of it is just plain wr...
The Impact of Keeping Secrets & Why Unreturned Messages Drive Us Crazy
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hard to imagine a hot summer day without a can of soda or beer. Before the mid-60s those cans were a...
SYSK Choice: Why Great Ideas Fail First & Compulsion Investigated
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what happens to your brain when you are sleeping? In a sense, a cleaning crew gets in th...
The Human Need to Own Things & The Origins of American Cuisine
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had déjà vu - that feeling that what you are experiencing now, you have experienced ...
How to Stay Safe in a Dangerous World & Expert Strategies For Managing Time
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does music affect your feelings and emotions? This episode begins by looking at some interesting...
SYSK Choice: Completely Control Your Time & Perfect Health for Your Pet
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It just happens that sometimes you have to ask a stranger for a favor. Perhaps you need to borrow th...
How to Have More Good Days (and Fewer Bad Ones) & Amazing Facts You Haven’t Heard
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs are fascinating. The things they do, the ways they behave are so interesting to watch. Plus, th...
What Are You Afraid of and Why? & Communication Strategies To Make You Influential
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ask people what their favorite number is and you will get a lot of different answers. But if you ask...
SYSK Choice: The Power of an Alter Ego & Fascinating Moon Facts
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have brothers or sisters, you probably know that sibling relationships change as we move from...
Why You Deceive Yourself and How That’s a Good Thing & The Science of Flirting
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when we all started using reusable grocery bags and there was a big concern about germs and...
Desire: Why You Want What You Want & How Evolution Made You Who You Are
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hold a strand of spaghetti at each end and break it in 2. It cannot be done. And this puzzle has mys...
SYSK Choice: Optimize Your Memory & How to Get the Love You Want
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the advice that couples should have a date night. That’s common advice to help keep...
How to Stop Worrying, Be Confident and Make Friends & The Power of Awe and Wonder
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has it ever happened that your cellphone rang or buzzed but when you checked it had not? It was a ph...
The Hidden Price of Bargain Shopping & How to Stop a Common Cause of Illness
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A kiss is so much more than just a kiss. It turns out kissing sends messages to the person you are k...
SYSK Choice: Being Wealthy vs Rich & Mastering Conversation
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice those people who shop at the grocery store and sometimes changes their mind and take ite...
How To Reverse Engineer Your Way to Success & Why You Couldn’t Live Without Houseflies
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Skill, practice and hard work are often considered the cornerstones of success. Maybe. However, one ...
How to Be Much More Interesting & A Fascinating Approach to Managing Your Money
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking your cellphone or tablet to the beach or the pool is a risky proposition. If it drops into th...
SYSK Choice: Stories Behind Our Favorite Tech & Health vs Healthcare
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had that experience of driving and all of a sudden seeing a motorcycle that “came ou...
How Amazon Got So Big, So Fast & The Epidemic of Workplace Anxiety
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At our house, we take our shoes off when we come in from outside and it turns out to be a good idea....
The Fascinating Science of Color & What You Need to Know About Your Tap Water?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What could possibly be the difference between all the zillions of shampoos on the market? If you wan...
SYSK Choice: What Makes Us Human & Proven Natural Remedies
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’d probably all like to be more persuasive. And there is one little sentence to tack on to the e...
Characteristics of Successful Relationships & The Power of Unlearning And Rethinking
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a smart phone, you can take a photo of anything, anytime, anywhere. So this episode st...
Why You Think You Are Smarter Than You Are & Just How Healthy Are Restaurant Meals?
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Next time you are feeling stressed or need a little reassurance there is someone you need to call - ...
SYSK Choice: Dumb Money Moves Smart People Make & Optimizing Your Attitude
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often people who deal with the public as part of their job often begin to believe that people in gen...
How Digital Communication Messes Things Up & The Extraordinary Evolution of Our Food
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to medical advice, a doctor is supposed to know what is truth and what is myth. Howeve...
Why You Are Not the Person You Think You Are & How Beverages Affect You
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t wear decent sunglasses outside, you are asking for trouble. Just ask any eye doctor. ...
SYSK Choice: How to Fix a Broken Heart & A Journey Through Numbers
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is different but when I need to solve a problem or think of something creative, I often lie...
How to Achieve Any Goal According to Science & What Is Life? A Nobel Prize Winner Explains
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Noise levels are increasing, and all that noise can have a lot of negative effects on your health an...
Proven Ways to Be More Persuasive & The Surprising Truth About Recycling
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you saw someone walking down the street and they were not swinging their arms, you would think it...
SYSK Choice: The Hidden World Inside Your Home & How to Lower Your Set Point Weight
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel pain or some ache in your body, you likely reach for a Tylenol. And it turns out that ...
How to Push Past Your Limits to Achieve More & Why Rest is So Misunderstood
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You are more likely to be happy if your friends are happy- and even if your friend’s friends are h...
Do We Really Have Free Will? & How to Handle Rejection Better
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are only children at a social disadvantage? It has long been thought that children who grow up with ...
SYSK Choice: Why More Is Never Enough & What You Never Knew About Spices
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t have a cellphone? It is hard to find someone who doesn’t have one with them all the ...
The 2 Ways Rich People Acquire Their Wealth & Why We Act Out of Spite
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Smile! Why? Because smiling offers a lot of benefits. This episode begins with a discussion on all t...
The Most Successful Ways to Find Love & What Makes the Human Voice So Amazing
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know music has an effect on us. One effect it has that you may not be aware of is how it impa...
SYSK Choice: Surprising Unconscious Influences on Our Behavior & The Power of Blitzscaling
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional wisdom is that you should get a physical exam every year with your doctor. Should you r...
How Flaws in Your Brain Make You a Better Person & Is Personal Privacy Dead?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With public restrooms, there is a definite YUCK factor. Still, when it comes to choosing which stall...
The Surprising Benefits of Cursing & How the World is Getting Better and Safer
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode begins with a look at some fascinating science of everyday life. For example, how the c...
SYSK Choice: Why You Have Your Unique Personality & Proven Ways to Create A New Habit
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the weather can affect your buying decisions? Apparently it can and that can be a big ...
What to Do When Things Go Wrong & Fascinatingly Gross Things in Everyday Life
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the fastest insect? How long does a common housefly live? How many kinds of insects are the...
How Metabolism Really Works & Why Humans Fight and Go to War
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is an often-quoted study about the importance of goal setting and success that happened at Yal...
SYSK Choice: FBI Body Language Secrets & The Best Company Slogans
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you play a musical instrument? If not, maybe you should. This is especially true if you are outgo...
How Your Memory Works (and Sometimes Doesn’t) & Why We Actually Need Viruses
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you get part of a song stuck in your head? It can be hard to get rid of. As with most ...
The Power and Benefits of Humor & How to Fight Better with Your Partner
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mother's Day is just around the corner. Who started it? Listen as I begin this episode with a brief ...
SYSK Choice: Pleasure vs Happiness & The Good News About Failure
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s become a cliché to say that great ideas come in the shower. But the fact is – they do! And...
How to Get People to Help You & Our Love/Hate Relationship with Email
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone know that you should say “I love you” to your mate because it fosters intimacy and conn...
If You Don’t Like Your Voice -This Will Fix It & Facts About Food You Never Knew
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We go through a lot of batteries in our house with all of our remotes and clocks and flashlights - a...
SYSK Choice: Why Things Catch On & The Art and Science of Logic
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever cooked pasta you’ve likely considered using HOT tap water instead of cold to spee...
Secrets of the Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson & Why Pain Hurts
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you just hate it when you have to throw milk away when it goes bad? This episode begins with...
How Heredity Really Works & The Father of The Cell Phone on the Future of Cellular
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which word in the English language has the most meanings? This episode begins by revealing this simp...
SYSK Choice: How to Overcome Distractions & Why It Pays to Lighten Up at Work
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard It said that it Is illegal to kill a praying mantis. Is it? Not that you wou...
How to Decide Which Risks Are Worth Taking & How to Stop Being too Nice
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One way to blow your credibility in any conversation or in anything you write is to misuse or mispro...
The Hidden Rules of Ownership & The Story of Money
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much gold is on our planet? And have found most of it? This episode begins with some fascinating...
SYSK Choice: The Mysteries of Revulsion & Inventions That Should Have Come Earlier
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gone to the supermarket only to find everything had been moved around? Why do they mov...
What Makes You Afraid & The Amazing Way Dogs Predict Illness in People
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One thing cats do that annoys a lot of people is they hunt, kill and bring home birds and mice and o...
Invisible Forces that Influence Your Life & How The News of the Day Affects You
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Men - and teenage boys - sometimes act foolishly in front of beautiful women. They are also known to...
SYSK Choice: Improving the Way You Think & Eating Without Worrying
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many men - and women too - wish they were taller. Unfortunately, there is no simple fix for that. B...
How to Exude Self-Confidence & What it Means to Be a Better Person
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dust is everywhere. And as soon as you get rid of it, it comes right back again. This episode begins...
How to Prepare for a Big Event (From a Jeopardy Champion) & Making Sense of Statistics
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where do potholes come from? Did you know there is a “pothole season” when they are more likely ...
SYSK Choice: How Your Home Impacts You & The Forgiveness Myth
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you ask someone on a date, is it better to call or send a text or email? There is a preferred m...
How Scents, Odors and Smells Affect You & Where the Internet Came From
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wearing a face mask has become part of everyday life. What type of mask is the best to protect you a...
From "Something You Should Know" - A Special Sneak Peek of The Washies Podcast
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the producers of "Something You Should Know" comes The Washies! As a SYSK subscriber you are ge...
The Science of Winning and Losing & Why So Many People Are So Rude
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get someone to say - YES? There is a simple phrase or two you can add to any request that...
SYSK Choice: How to Master Memory & The Pitfalls of Performance Addiction
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever lost weight, you’ve probably asked yourself, “When I lose weight, where does th...
The Science Behind Why You Dream & Proven Negotiation Strategies We Can All Use
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all have regrets. And when you stop and think about it, having regrets doesn’t help you very mu...
How to Get Others to Do What You Want & Secrets to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times do you see food labels claim things like “All-Natural” or “Doctor Recommended”...
SYSK Choice: The Power of Pictures to Communicate & The Science of Being Attractive
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you show you care? Sometimes simple is better. In fact there are a few simple things you can ...
The Fascinating Science of Joy & Surprising Ways Technology Distracts You From Life
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there is a day that is considered to be the most depressing day of the year? Yup. It ha...
Making Sense of That Voice Inside Your Head & How to Create Great Meetings
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m sure you’ve seen construction crews sandblasting. Next time you see that - run!. This episod...
SYSK Choice: Avoiding Self-Sabotage & Why All the World’s Sand Is Disappearing
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you have pain – you want it to go away. While taking a pill or two can help ease the pain, th...
Why Exercise is Hard and How to Make it Easier & Food Pairings that Taste Sensational
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the benefits of houseplants is that they clean the air in your home or office - right? Well, ...
Why We Are Wired to Do Everything Wrong With Money & The Meaning of Time
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever asked yourself, “Is it ever too late?” If you don’t set your social and professi...
SYSK Choice: How Long Term Love Works & A Different Approach to Depression
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I suspect you’ve been cheated or lied to at some point in your life and thought to yourself, “Ho...
The High Cost of Being So Busy & What if You Get Hit By a Bus Tomorrow?
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness can be elusive - especially now.. Being locked down with little to do and being away from ...
Why Friends Are So Important & The Pros and Cons of Drinking
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you ask most people if stress can lead to cancer, I think they would say yes. I imagine there are...
SYSK Choice: How to Be a Top Performer & Great Writing Hacks
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever watched someone blow out the candles on a birthday cake and wondered, “Do I really w...
Strange Ways Friends Influence Your Life & Why It is So Hard to Ask for Help
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Identity theft is often not the result of some high-tech scam. It is frequently because someone digs...
The Science of Taste & How to Change a Habit for Good
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the search for love, you’ve probably heard claims that pheromones can make you more appealing. ...
SYSK Choice: How Constructive Criticism Works & Algorithms for Everyday Life
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t know about you but I simply cannot walk and text at the same time. And that turns out to...
What People Really Think Of You & How to Make Your Point So People Get It
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have all had the experience of a fly landing on our food and then pondering whether to toss it ou...
How to Make Hard Choices Easier & How to Be Irresistible
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am sure you have had to perform under pressure. So you know that it is difficult to do and often y...
SYSK Choice: Overcoming Shyness & How to Make 2021 Resolutions Stick
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can drinking hot cocoa from an orange mug taste different from drinking hot cocoa from a blue mu...
Why We Love the Same Old Christmas Songs & A Powerful Way to Achieve Any Goal
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is called the “helper’s high.” It’s that feeling you get when you do something nice for s...
Why You Should Treat People Like Dogs & Interesting Ways Language Changes
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are taught that jealousy and envy are not productive emotions. Well, maybe. This episode begins w...
SYSK Choice: Your Brain on Music & Awesome Decluttering Hacks
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiating your own salary can be stressful and difficult. This episode begins with some proven way...
Why We Love Our Cars & What Happens if You Live to 100
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning to re-gift a gift this Christmas? People have been regifting forever - although it ...
Interesting Quirks of Being Human & The Weird Ways We Count Things
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During the holidays, we use a lot of power strips to plug in lights and decorations. So this episode...
SYSK Choice: The Secret Life of Money & Hardwiring Happiness
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Confident people just have a way about them. The way they act and talk draws people to them. So how ...
How to Follow Through On Your Good Intentions & What’s Going On Inside Your Brain
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a fun holiday with lots of stories and traditions. This episode begins with some intere...
Why Food Doesn’t Taste As Good As It Used To & Overcoming Awkwardness
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The corona virus vaccine comes as a shot -most likely two shots! And getting shots is no fun. So thi...
SYSK Choice: Good News About “Bad” Food & Productivity Made Easy
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people get angry over the little things? At least one leading expert believes it’s all abou...
Invisible Dangers in Your Home & Fascinating Stories That Are Strange But True
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had “one of those days”? You know those days when everything seems to go wrong and...
How Your Daily Habits Impact Your Health & Are Humans Inherently Good or Evil?
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eating cereal for breakfast is a relatively new concept that really didn’t catch on until the 1940...
SYSK Choice: The Importance of Consequential Strangers & The Disruption of the Ad Biz
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be frustrating for parents. However there are some techniqu...
Glitches in Human Evolution & The Wham-O Toys Story
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all want people to like us and obviously a lot of things determine just how likable you are. Howe...
How Having Friends and Being Kind Make You Healthy & The Story of the Hamburger
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will you be traveling over the holidays? Obviously, the spike in Covid-19 cases is causing people to...
SYSK Choice: How Language Shapes Our Thinking & How Emotions Work
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How much water do you drink in a day? Not drinking enough water is a big problem. And while being a ...