The Y Factor Podcast

Episode 3: Alcohol and Armpits

Alcohol: Why are beer bottles usually green or brown? Why do we call a celebratory drink a 'toast', and is there a particular reason why we place cups of coffee or tea on a saucer? Armpits: Why do our armpits smell, and do males really sweat more than females? Find out the answers to these questions and more in today's episode!

Episode 2: Origins and Endings

Did you know that sushi was only consumed by the Japanese from 30 years ago and that Kiwi fruit isn't actually from New Zealand?  Were the Vikings conquered or did they simply just disappear? And also we look at how McDonalds absolutely TANKED in some countries. Today we aim to answer how a couple of things started in this world and how a couple of things ended.

Episode 1: Heritage and Health

Pilot episode!  The big WHY's we hope to uncover today are: 1. Why do Chinese people eat mooncakes? 2. Why should we still wash our hands even if hand sanitiser is available?