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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: YouTube star uses his fame to help 1,000 blind people see again

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: YouTube star uses his fame to help 1,000 blind people see again

If you have teenagers they’re probably familiar with YouTuber MrBeast. He’s known for making these insane videos doing crazy stunts, challenges, and mind blowing type content.

But his latest video is quite remarkable. He was able to help 1,000 legally blind people see again! He did this by getting them cataract surgery. It all started with him finding 40 people in need of eye care from homeless shelters and free clinics in Florida. From there he partnered with a group that helped him find 950 legally blind people all over the world who also needed the surgery. It’s a simple 10 minute procedure too, they just didn’t have the means.

He was also able to give some of them a little extra surprising a few with $10,000, giving one kid $50,000 for college and even hooking one guy up with a new Tesla since he was now able to drive for the first time ever!

The video is incredible:

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Are eggs supposed to be kept refrigerated or room temp?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Are eggs supposed to be kept refrigerated or room temp?

There has been A LOT of egg talk lately. The price of eggs, egg shortages, and a hot debate on twitter about whether they should be refrigerated or can be left at room temp.

Most countries don’t refrigerate their eggs. But here in the US, they are considered a perishable item and therefore have to be refrigerated.

It all comes down to what is done with the eggs when they are first taken from the chickens. In other countries they are taken as is, but in the U.S. they are immediately washed to prevent salmonella and other diseases. But this processes removes the natural protective layer of the egg shell. In the countries that do not was the eggs they claim that vaccinating the chickens prevents those diseases.

There is a benefit to refrigerating them though. At room temp they can last about 21 days, but there is a benefit to keeping them in the refrigerator as they can last closer to 50 days when cold.

Tuesday January 31, 2023: Deal Breakers; De-Clutter; Gluten Taste Test

Tuesday January 31, 2023: Deal Breakers; De-Clutter; Gluten Taste Test

Do you know your astrological sign?  Most Americans are far more likely to know their Zodiac sign than another, literally life saving, piece of information! (:30)

Producer Jon has been back in the dating game for a while, but he still struggles making the first move on dating apps.  Anna decided to help him out and choose his pick-up lines for him! (3:20)

The dog park is a nice place to socialize with other dog owners, but if you show up dressed completely inappropriately, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:20)

Can you tell the difference between gluten-free versions of your favorite food?  Anna challenged Raven to a blind taste test to see if he could tell! (10:18)

Do you have a dating deal breaker?  Anna’s friend recently dumped a guy because of his very juvenile hobby! (14:17)

Marie Kondo has changed her tune recently about the dangers of clutter since she became a parent!  Anna decided to challenge Raven and Producer Jon to find three things in their home to get rid of! (21:38)

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including a story of Superbowl brotherly love! (29:27)

The celebrity weight loss drug Ozempic is all the rage right now, but Anna and Raven spoke to Dr. Jennifer Wider to get the full story on the new “miracle” drug! (32:38)

Sam thinks it’s unfair that his wife, Angie, has been driving her mother everywhere. Her mother is still young, 62, but has decided she no longer wants to drive anymore. Angie is okay with it, she loves her mom, but admits it can be stressful. Do you think Sam is right that she needs to tell her mother that she won’t be her chauffeur? (36:42)

Phil thinks he’s got what it takes to win $800! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (45:04)

THE FEED: Hitting The Ice With Connecticut’s Top Hockey Players

THE FEED: Hitting The Ice With Connecticut’s Top Hockey Players

Every Monday in The Feed Kevin talks to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut High School Sports. This week Vin tells gives us an update on the top girls and boy hockey players in the state. Then we talk about our Student Athlete of the week. A multi-sport athlete from Trumbull has his sights on college football.

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: New England will be well represented in this year’s Puppy Bowl

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: New England will be well represented in this year’s Puppy Bowl

The teams are now set for the Super Bowl in a few weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles the take on the Kansas City Chiefs. A few hours before that the most adorable game of the year will happen when a few New England pups take the field for the Puppy Bowl.

There are actually more than a few from Connecticut. 9 rescue dogs from five different shelters across the state made the teams for this year’s game.

There is also a rescue dog from Rhode Island named Joey, who only has two legs. Despite no having any front legs he is a very healthy pup.

As always the Puppy Bowl is a great event for rescues finding homes. The Puppy Bowl will happen Super Bowl Sunday 2/12 starting at 1pm on Animal Planet.

We’ll be rooting for all our New England pups!

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did Rock, Paper, Scissors come from?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did Rock, Paper, Scissors come from?

Rock, Paper, Scissors. A game that has been entertaining people and solving “who will go first” for years now. My 4-year-old daughter just discovered it for the first time and LOVES it. Which got me thinking where did it even come from?

According to the World Rock Paper Scissors Association, www.wrpsa.com (yes, that’s a real thing come to find out) the earliest versions of the game originated in China as far back as 1600. Then it became popular in Japan, where they called it “Jon Ken Pon.” After that it really caught on in Europe during the 20th Century before eventually making it here to the United States by the 1930s. The rest is history.

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The Party Patch

The Party Patch

Trying the “Party Patch” which is supposed to prevent hangovers. We bought on Amazon, did they work?!

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Anna & Raven’s Helluva Story: Time Jumping

Anna & Raven’s Helluva Story: Time Jumping

Do you have a helluva story? If you want to be the storyteller and share your experience with Anna and Raven, go to AnnaAndRaven.com and click on Helluva Story. Today, Kay shares an incident that can only be explained as a time jump.
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