Uncorking Women and Wine

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Uncorking Women and Wine

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Historically, women have been banned from most of the wine-making process, but it's a much different story today. Cristen and Caroline detail how and why women not only are the primary wine consumers but also are becoming viticulture's most celebrated taste-makers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 2, 2013

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Is there a gender wage gap?: Statistics show that female workers still bring home less bacon than men. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Molly and Cristen debate possible causes of this gender wage gap and ways to address it. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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How Office Politics Works: Politics isn't restricted to the campaign trail -- you'll encounter it on a daily basis in your office. How do women engage in office politics? Are they better or worse at it than men? Explore these questions -- and more -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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How Precocious Puberty Works: An increasing amount of girls are experiencing a condition known as precocious puberty, where the onset of puberty comes earlier and earlier. Learn more about puberty in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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What's the deal with pink and blue?: Traditionally, female infants in the US are dressed in pink, and males are dressed in blue -- but why? Tune in and learn more about the pink-and-blue phenomenon in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Do men and women have different brains?: When it comes to gender differences, there's no subject more fraught than our brains. Are men really better at reading maps? Are women wired to gab? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get to the heart of the matter (brain matter, that is). by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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How often should I wash my hair?: Lather-rinse-repeat is a common mantra for Americans, but all that shampooing can be bad for your hair. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to uncover past hairwashing trends and a new movement to cut back on the 'poo. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
11 min listen
Is marriage a good investment?: Marriage has pros and cons, but is it a good investment? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how matrimony affects your bottom line, particularly if you're a woman. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Does a lack of sleep make you fat?: When sleep eludes you, are you more prone to put on pounds? Science says yes. Explore the link between sleep and obesity in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Will there ever be male birth control?: Several methods of male birth control, from implants to injections, are currently being tested. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how soon you'll be able to find male birth control in your local pharmacy. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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How Jealousy Works: Shakespeare referred to jealousy as a "green-eyed monster," a beastly emotion that brings out the worst in us. But why do we feel jealous? Are women more jealous than men? Find out how jealousy works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Where do food cravings come from?: Whether you're longing for cupcakes or chicken wings, food cravings are to blame. Why do we hanker for certain foods? Do women crave more than men? Delve into the tasty topic of food cravings in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Do anti-aging cremes really work?: In this podcast, the SMNTY crew explores what's in anti-aging cremes marketed to women -- and whether any of them actually work -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
Is first lady the hardest job in the world?: The position of first lady is one of the most unique and complex jobs in the United States. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a close look at the first lady's intricate balance between innovation and protocol in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Do birth control pills kill your libido?: Birth control is an effective contraceptive, but it may also dampen a woman's sex drive. Tune in to find out what studies and anecdotal evidence have to say about birth control and side effects in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Is my brain making me buy things I don't need?: Stereotypes peg women as shopaholics, but studies show that both men and women are susceptible to compulsive shopping. Discover how our brains -- and savvy marketers -- influence our purchases in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
19 min listen
Are breast implants linked to suicide?: Breast implants have become a common surgery across the developed world, but some believe there may be a link between breast implants and suicide. Take a closer look at this startling theory in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Do you really need to have a period every month?: Advances in birth control have made monthly menstrual periods optional, but is it healthy to skip periods? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to weigh the pros and cons of skipping a monthly period. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Are diamonds a girl's best friend?: Women and diamonds share a special bond, but have you ever wondered why? As it turns out, the answer has a lot to do with clever marketing. Explore the multifaceted history of diamonds in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
What's a renewable resource and why should you care?: Renewable resources can have a major impact on the developed and developing worlds. Find out how renewable resources particularly affect women around the world in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Does perfume make you more attractive?: If you're like many women, you've spritzed on perfume before going out. But have you ever wondered what that sweet scent is really doing for you? Sniff out the science and stereotypes behind perfume in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Is roller derby sport or spectacle?: Roller derby is an increasingly popular past-time, but is it sport or spectacle? Listen in as Molly and Cristen examine the nature of roller derby -- from the vociferous fans to the unique teams -- to find the truth in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Should boys get the cervical cancer vaccine?: HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease in the US, affects both men and women. Could the vaccine that helps women combat HPV-related health problems also benefit men? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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What is chick lit?: Chick lit is a term used to describe literature geared toward female readers. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this popular -- and oft-maligned -- genre in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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