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In this episode, we explore the most common tourist syndromes. From the well-known Paris syndrome to the Venice syndrome, we analyse the causes, symptoms and highlight the importance of taking care of the small details when we venture out to travel the world. We also share the origin of the word 'guiri' and how we can use it. En este episodio exploramos los síndromes más comunes del turi...

En este episodio exploramos los arabismos más curiosos que aún se mantienen en nuestro vocabulario cotidiano. Descubre palabras que tienen su origen en la época de Al-Ándalus y cómo ciertos prefijos de origen árabe siguen en uso, dándole al español una riqueza y diversidad única.  In this episode, we explore the most curious Arabisms that are still in our daily vocabulary. Discover words that have...

En este episodio compartimos una lista de canciones para el verano y revisamos el vocabulario que a veces queda fuera de las clases de español, especialmente las palabras más usadas en el reguetón. Si eres un amante del género o simplemente quieres comprender mejor las letras de las canciones, este episodio es para ti. ¡No te lo pierdas! In this episode, we share a list of songs for the summer and...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of weddings and give many ideas, some of which are expensive, and others very cheap. If you are considering marriage, you should not miss the hottest trends for 2024. En este episodio nos adentramos en el mundo fascinante de las bodas y damos muchas ideas, algunas muy caras y otras muy económicas. Si estás pensando en casarte, no pierdas las tenden...

 In this episode, we talk about tourism in the era of social networks. Imagine standing in front of a historic site, camera in hand, only to discover that you are not alone in your search for that coveted snapshot. A multitude of travelers are eager to capture and share their moments. During our conversation, we analyzed social media-driven wanderlust and questioned the sustainability of these act...

In this episode, we share an Arash Javanbakht's article about how our bodies react to fear. It can cause a lot of unpleasant bodily sensations, like muscle tightness or agitation when breathing, which makes this emotion undesirable. On the other hand, we enjoy watching a scary movie or engaging in risky sports. What is happening in our brain to feel something so opposite int these situations?...

In our latest episode, we will reveal how the DNA of butterflies and moths has defied time, maintaining its stability for 250 million years. Not only do we cover these scientific discoveries, but we also share anecdotes and details about the lives of these fascinating creatures, such as their ability to see ultraviolet and the surprising connection between Vladimir Nabokov and the world of entomol...

In this episode, we discuss the sexual activity of anchovies and how it influences ocean currents, which could affect the life of mussels on the Spanish coasts. We've found this out thanks to the IG Nobel Prizes, a satire of the Swedish prizes that the scientific magazine Journal of Improbable Research awards each year. The prizes are awarded to scientists from around the world for their most...

In this episode, we learn that biology is more important than the hobbies we share when choosing friends. We also look at what it takes to build strong and lasting relationships, and share easy ways to improve oursocial lives. En este episodio descubrimos que la biología es más importante a la hora de elegir amistades que los aficiones que compartimos. También exploramos qué es necesario para crea...

In this episode, we discuss the fear that technological advances always bring. We use the Power Mac G4 as an example, which in 1999 was considered a war weapon because it had 1 GIGAFLOP of computing power. Today, the distrust is the same towards AI, which ultimately is nothing more than a parrot repeating what has already been said. En este episodio hablamos del miedo que pueden traer los avances...

 Would it be possible that one day we can rejuvenate our cells to live longer and better? Together with Teresa Morales, we discover the latest advances in cellular reprogramming and how they could revolutionize our existence.    In the second part of the episode, we discuss the trend of not drinking alcohol in January, and we tell you the origins of Dry January. We also give you advice to maintain...