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Britain is a Nation of... Fairly conservative huggers
This week's discussion is all about the theme of love and relationships, Dr Becky Spellman, Psychologist and We-Vibe’s Relationship Expert.
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Brits are comfortable with public displays of affection - as long as they don't involve tongues
Research by YouGov Omnibus for Yahoo UK's podcast Britain Is a Nation Of... found that people are okay with public displays of affection - up until they involve tongues.
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Should funerals be solemn or joyous? Brits are divided
Brits are divided on the subject of funerals, with a YouGov poll finding that a third of people think they should be a solemn occasion while four in ten think they should be a joyous affair.
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Britain is a Nation of... Wilfully ignorant drunks: Listen to Yahoo's new podcast
This week's discussion is all about the theme of alcohol, with expert input from Professor Ian Hamilton, lecturer in mental health and addiction at the University of York.
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If you're an alcoholic Dry January could kill you
If you're an alcoholic and you try to do Dry January, it could kill you, warns Professor Ian Hamilton on Yahoo's podcast Britain Is a Nation Of....
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More than a quarter of Brits have lied about how much they drink - and two thirds of those lie to their GP
More than a quarter of Brits have lied about how much they drink, according to a poll by YouGov Omnibus and Yahoo UK.
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Britain is a Nation of... Apologetic phone users
Are Brits really as polite as the rest of the world think we are?
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Four in ten Brits think it's unacceptable to use your mobile phone whilst out for dinner
Four in ten Britons think it's unacceptable to use your mobile phone whilst out for dinner at a restaurant with friends - but younger people are far more okay with it than older age groups.
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Britain is a Nation Of...happy-ish workers: Listen to Yahoo's new podcast
Tune in to find out how many Brits don't like their colleagues and the surprising amount of us who have lied on our CVs.
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The shocking consequences of lying on your CV
Yahoo UK looks at whether it's ever okay to lie on your CV and what could happen if you get caught.
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One in 10 people like less than half of their work colleagues (and 1 in 50 don't like ANY of them)
The poll by YouGov Omnibus and Yahoo UK found that one in ten people like less than half of their colleagues, with some admitting they don't like any of the people they work with.
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One in 25 men and one in 30 women shower just once a week, poll reveals
One in 25 men and one in 30 women have a bath or shower just once a week, a new poll by Yahoo News UK and YouGov Omnibus has revealed.
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How do you know what 'good value' is?
The latest episode of Yahoo's podcast Britain is a Nation Of... looks at what Brits spend our money on and how we work out what 'good value' is.
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Is the Tooth Fairy paying children too much?
Is the Tooth Fairy giving children too much money, asks this week's podcast Britain is a Nation Of...
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Brits would much rather borrow money from the bank than ask friends and family for a loan, poll reveals
Six in ten Brits would borrow a substantial sum of money from a bank, while just 17% would turn to family, a poll by YouGov Omnibus and Yahoo UK has revealed.
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Britain is a Nation Of...reluctantly evolving traditionalists: Listen to Yahoo's new podcast
Yahoo News UK and YouGov have launched a new podcast called ‘Britain is a Nation Of…’, a stats-based look at the quirky side of British behaviour.
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Britain is a Nation Of...future bug eaters: Listen to Yahoo's new podcast
Yahoo News UK and YouGov have launched a new podcast called 'Britain is a Nation Of...', a stats-based look at the quirky side of British behaviour.
- NewsEllen Manning
Is Father Christmas losing the battle against Santa Claus?
Could we see the end to Father Christmas, as younger generations favour the name Santa Claus instead?
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Poll reveals the thing Brits love most about Christmas
Seeing family is people's favourite part of Christmas, a poll by YouGov Omnibus and Yahoo News has revealed.
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From chocolate digestives to custard creams, this is why biscuits are so addictive
Former Great British Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson explains why biscuits are so addictive.
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Why does the idea of eating some things gross us out more than others?
Former Great British Bake Off finalist and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson says certain things gross us out because of a 'disgust response' they elicit.
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How long can you leave something on the floor before you eat it?
In the latest episode of Yahoo's 'Britain Is a Nation Of...' podcast, Head of News Stuart Henderson, Editor Matilda Long, and former Great British Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson discuss all things food.
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This is why snoozing your alarm isn't very good for you
Snoozing your alarm repeatedly doesn't actually give you any health benefits, says sleep expert Professor Jason Ellis, director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research.
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Trouble sleeping? Here's why it's harder to sleep as you get older
Older people are likely to find it harder to sleep because of changes in the body as we age, said Professor Jason Ellis, director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research.
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Perhaps you should think again about wearing pyjamas in bed. Here's why...
Wearing pyjamas might make it harder for your body to regulate its own temperature, according to sleep expert Professor Jason Ellis
