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Skyscrapers
Mike Williams asks why we build tall buildings
Crime Fiction
Why do we love stories about criminals and the people who bring them to justice?
Forgetting
Why do we lose our memories, and why are there are some things we can not forget?
Death Penalty
Why more than 50 countries around the world still execute certain criminals
The Refugee Journey
At the mercy of people smugglers, how do refugees make their often perilous journeys?
Suicide
Every year, across the world, around a million people take their own lives. But why?
Daydreaming
Does everyone’s mind wander? And why do we do it?
The Circus
How did modern circuses develop? And why do they appeal to adults and children worldwide?
Animals Are Us?
Why do people try and project human qualities onto animals?
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 Â鶹ԼÅÄ?
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’s 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.