Why Do We Do That? – Why Do We Lower Our Voice When We Say How Much Something Cost?
Why Do We Do That? Why Do We Lower Our Voice When We Say How Much Something Cost? You're telling a friend about the sofa you just bought. The story's…
Respect for Parents Day: A Thank You, A Little Late
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Why Do We Always Do That?: Why Do We Always Remember What We Forgot the Moment We Get Back Home?
Why Do We Always Do That? Why Do We Always Remember What We Forgot the Moment We Get Back Home? You left the house with a mission. One simple item.…
Awkward Social Situations – Why Do We Do the Pavement Dance With Strangers?
Awkward Social Situations - Why Do We Do the Pavement Dance With Strangers? You see them coming. They see you coming. There is, by any reasonable measure, an entire pavement's…
Why Do We Do That?: Why Do We Apologise to Furniture?
Why Do We Do That? Why Do We Apologise to Furniture? You walk into the corner of the coffee table. It doesn't move. It doesn't care. It has, in fact,…
Domestic Quirks: Why Do We Turn the Radio Down When We’re Looking for a Parking Space?
Domestic Quirks Why Do We Turn the Radio Down When We're Looking for a Parking Space? You're circling the car park for the third time. Tension is building. Somewhere ahead,…
Why Do We Do That? Why Do We Always Think the Other Queue is Moving Faster?
Why Do We Do That? Why Do We Always Think the Other Queue is Moving Faster? You've done it. Everyone has done it. You assess the queues at the supermarket…
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GOM World Cup Diary #41 That’s All Folks…
GOM World Cup Diary #41 That's All Folks... Whatever Happened To Enjoying The Ride? Well... That's it. The flags have been folded away. The shirts have gone back into wardrobes.…
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GOM World Cup Diary #40 Champions At Last!
GOM World Cup Diary #40 Champions At Last! Whatever Happened To Knowing Your Place? There comes a point in every football tournament when one team has to stop talking about…
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GOM World Cup Diary #39 Third Place? Who Cares?
GOM World Cup Diary #39 Third Place? Who Cares? Whatever Happened To Being Pointless? Well... That's told me. After spending yesterday wondering why on earth the World Cup still bothers…