When using earbud-style headphones, why does the music's pitch seem lower when they're removed? Is there a way to reduce the effects of jet-lag?Why is it when you are extremely tired that trivial things seem very funny?

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Folge vom 08.12.2011Earbud headphones, jet-lag and funny trivial things
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Folge vom 01.12.2011Head spins, granite cookware and bullets fired in the airWhy does your head seem to spin when you lie down if drunk? What are the differences between various cookwares and are any types dangerous? What happens to bullets that are fired into the air?
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Folge vom 24.11.2011Celebrating 30 years of science talkback with Dr KarlPrevious 'Mornings' presenters drop by to share their favourite Dr Karl moments from the last 30 years on triplej. Plus: Karl's favourite organ; his first comments on radio re-enacted; and the five most-common science questions asked by listeners.
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Folge vom 17.11.2011Cannabis use and psychosis, with Dr Matthew LargeIn a special triplej listener talkback, Zan Rowe and Dr Karl discuss the link between mental illness and marijuana use with psychiatrist Dr Matthew Large, from the University of New South Wales.