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Something You Should Know

Something You Should Know

How the Moon Transformed Earth & Fun and Easy Housecleaning Hacks - SYSK Choice

Jan 3, 2026 · 50m

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Have you ever noticed that one foot is often slightly bigger than the other? It sounds odd, but it’s extremely common — and there’s a clear biological reason for it. This episode begins with why it happens, which foot is usually larger, and what it means for comfort and health. https://www.feetbypody.com/blog/is-it-normal-for-one-foot-to-be-bigger-than-the-other/ The Moon has been hanging over our heads for billions of years — but why is it there at all? Where did it come from? Why doesn’t it crash into Earth? And what would life be like if the Moon never existed? Rebecca Boyle joins me to explore how Earth’s closest companion shaped our planet, influenced evolution, and made life as we…