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The wonders of hair
Did you know that when the entire body is aging hair can grow stronger? Learn a about hair and hair-related vocabulary with Neil and Tim
Having a row or asking for directions?
Tim and Neil talk about interactions that can be misunderstood by people of different backgrounds, and teach you useful vocabulary
Laughing could kill you
In a competition for control between laughter and breathing and speaking, laughter always wins, says a neuroscientist. Neil and Tim discuss the dangers of laughter
Would the world stop without clocks?
What would happen to the world if all the clocks stopped? Neil and Rob wonder if we are slaves of time
What makes a video go viral?
Rob is keen to share funny videos - he loves cat ones. Neil is not interested. What makes people want to share them?
Fancy dress funerals
Funerals are sad occasions but some people decide to turn them into joyful celebrations of the dead person's life. Rob and Neil talk about fancy dress funerals
It's good to talk
Do you feel very anxious or depressed sometimes? Talking to a professional can help. Neil and Rob talk about talk therapy and teach you six items of useful vocabulary