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Jargon
Why do we use jargon?
Collecting
What does collecting of inanimate objects bring to our lives?
Television
Why does television have such a powerful influence on our lives?
The Y Chromosome
How the Y chromosome transforms a female embryo to a male one
Blue Jeans
Why do blue jeans have such global appeal?
The Evolution of Beards
How did beards evolve and what is their purpose?
Why do we Draw?
What makes us draw, how do we get good at it and what do we reveal through our drawings?
How Chillies Became Hot
The origins and history of chillies and why we eat a food that burns
Why do People Take Risks?
Why do some people expose themselves to risks and why are we so bad at assessing them?
Why Do We Need Cash?
We have all used cash but what exactly is it and do we still need it?
Nationality
How would you define yours and how much does it matter?
Why do Top Sportsmen and Women Choke?
Why do we lose the ability to do routine tasks under pressure?
Encryption
What is encryption and why do we do it?
What is a Home?
Why is a home so important and how does it shape us?
Why do we travel?
Mike Williams asks why do we leave the comfort of our homes to go travel?
Why Do We Need Diaries?
They hold our secrets, and preserve our memories, but why do we need diaries?
Talking about Death
It鈥檚 something that will come to all of us. So why is it so hard to talk about death?
Why do people sacrifice their lives?
Why do people give their lives for a nation? For a cause?
World War One: Sacrifice
An exploration of the meaning of sacrifice to mark the centenary of World War One
Why do we have Human Rights?
Where do Human Rights come from and how are they used?
Why do Humans Need so Much Space?
Why do we have such a complicated relationship with the space we live in?
Why Does the World Love Drinking Tea?
Why tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water.
Why Do We Love Dolls?
Despite all the new entertainments on offer, dolls endure. Why?
Graffiti: Why do we do it?
Graffiti is both an ancient and modern activity, but why do we do it?
Why Does Commuting Make us the Way we Are?
Why does commuting make us the people we are and how?
Why Do we Support Sports Clubs?
Why do sports fans follow club teams, even when they may live thousands of miles away?
Why Does Everyone Wear Trainers?
How did the trainer become an acceptable item of clothing?
Why Do We Love the Bicycle?
How did the bicycle change the world?
Why Can鈥檛 Some People Eat Certain Foods?
Why are food allergies increasing in the rich world?
Tutoring
Why is private tutoring becoming so commonplace? And what impact does it have?
What Makes us Want to Wear T-Shirts?
Mike Williams asks why these simple garments are so appealing
