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World Service,·256 episodes
Is it time to rethink how we divide up the world?
Human rights - by definition – should be demanded by all
Losing weight can help you get a better night’s sleep
The major causes of halitosis, from smoking to gum disease
Are No.1 records always the best songs?
The disputed history of the Queen of Sheeba
How vegetarians and fruitarians differ
Are cigarettes labeled as ‘safer’ less damaging to your health?
A classical composer’s guide to writing melodies
What causes a language to die – and how can they be saved?
Two South African marathon runners competed in 1904
Unraveling the history of wigs in court
Spices aren’t just for flavor – they can also do you good
Common misconceptions about rearing pigs
Why are African philosophers so often overlooked?
How a Mozambique flood survivor was forced to give birth in a tree
Why does the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service change frequencies throughout the day?
Do men or women get more sexual satisfaction?
Do North and South America count as one continent? Toby Murcott finds out
Why The Republic of Somaliland’s sovereignty isn’t recognised internationally
Marital breakdown compared in nuclear and extended family homes
Exploring the ‘unique experiment’ of Indian democracy
Half a million Roma are estimated to have died in the holocaust
Why all time is measured from Greenwich in London
Can cycling reduce a man’s sperm count and cause infertility?
Why scientists and creationists disagree on Earth’s age by over 4 billion years.
Nelson Mandela thanks musicians who contributed to the liberation struggle
Why Mali’s oral historians – the griot - are much more than storytellers
The established rules of war and what constitutes a war crime
Why Russia’s sneaking ahead in the modern day space race
