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2. Why do I get so upset when my team loses?—Series 2
Join anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi to find out why we get so upset when our team loses.

6. Why do we lie?—Series 2
Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we lie?

1. Why do we gossip?—Series 2
Join anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi as she delves into the origins of gossip.

More... Gossip with Nicole Hagen Hess—Series 2
Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Gossip with Nicole Hagen Hess.

Welcome to Why Do We Do That? Series 2—Series 2
Ella Al-Shamahi investigates the origins of everyday human habits and behaviour.

10. Why do we doomscroll?—Series 1
Endlessly scrolling negative news? Why are we drawn magnetically to the dark side?

9. Why doesn't everyone clear up?—Series 1
That messy person, who doesn’t pull their weight around the house - why people, why?

8. Why do we wear make-up?—Series 1
Are make-up trends purely a fad, or is there some deeper purpose to our love of lipstick?

7. Why do we sit down to poo?—Series 1
Ella gets personal to explore which is best for our business - sitting down or squatting?

6. Why can't we all be morning people?—Series 1
Ella Al-Shamahi explores how our Neanderthal DNA may influence our sleeping habits.