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Why Do We Do That? Episodes

    1. Why do we gossip?Series 2

    Join anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi as she delves into the origins of gossip.

    More... Gossip with Nicole Hagen HessSeries 2

    Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Gossip with Nicole Hagen Hess.

    Welcome to Why Do We Do That? Series 2Series 2

    Ella Al-Shamahi investigates the origins of everyday human habits and behaviour.

    10. Why do we doomscroll?Series 1

    Endlessly scrolling negative news? Why are we drawn magnetically to the dark side?

    9. Why doesn't everyone clear up?Series 1

    That messy person, who doesn鈥檛 pull their weight around the house - why people, why?

    8. Why do we wear make-up?Series 1

    Are make-up trends purely a fad, or is there some deeper purpose to our love of lipstick?

    7. Why do we sit down to poo?Series 1

    Ella gets personal to explore which is best for our business - sitting down or squatting?

    6. Why can't we all be morning people?Series 1

    Ella Al-Shamahi explores how our Neanderthal DNA may influence our sleeping habits.

    5. Why do we shake hands?Series 1

    Are we shaking hands to sniff each other?

    4. Why do we procrastinate?Series 1

    Can we blame procrastination on our evolution?

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