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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do bees sting other bees?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do bees sting other bees?

It’s that time of year again… the bees are PISSED! They’ve been buzzing around all summer long and now they can sense the cold winter is coming so they are getting all their stings out. I’m telling you… just go to any apple orchard in September and it’s just the most angry bees everywhere. But the question today… do bees sting each other?

The answer is yes. They sting humans, other animals, but also other bees if they feel threatened or like the bee is intruding on it’s territory.

Let’s be honest, it would be much better if they just stung each other instead of us right?

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Star 99.9 Acoustic Session with Jax

Star 99.9 Acoustic Session with Jax

We ❤️ Jax! Thanks for pulling up to the Star Studios today for a special performance and chat. Check out the acoustic of her hit “Victoria’s Secret”.

Chef Plum Helps You Pack Your Childs Lunch

Chef Plum Helps You Pack Your Childs Lunch

Food Network’s very own Chef Plum joins Anna & Raven to give you some tips that’ll make packing your child’s school lunch much easier and also healthier!

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Monday September 12, 2022:  Unconventionally Attractive; Pet Psychic; Sleeping Separately

Monday September 12, 2022:  Unconventionally Attractive; Pet Psychic; Sleeping Separately

Have you ever called 911 before?  Anna had to call it for the first time ever this morning!  (:30)

Would you and your spouse consider sleeping in separate beds?  Raven and his wife tried it over the weekend!  (3:57)

Being lazy on the weekend is nice, but if you’re wearing the same clothes that you did the day before, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:23)

School lunches can be tough to put together for anyone, but what if you’re a professional chef?  Anna and Raven spoke to the Food Network’s Chef Plum about how he puts a lunch together for his kids!  (10:26)

Do you use dental floss picks?  Lots of people are addicted to them and after talking to a caller last week, Anna and Raven have started seeing them everywhere…  (13:54)

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 the reason that Queen Elizabeth’s dogs are in the news!  (17:20)

Does your child have what it takes to beat Raven in a trivia contest?  If they can succeed they’ll win a $100 Target gift card!  But don’t expect Raven to go easy on them…  (20:54)

Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking?  Anna and Raven spoke to animal psychic Laura Stinchfield to get some insights on the inner thoughts of our pets!  (24:05)

What do you find attractive in a partner?  Producer Jon is dating, but he has one odd trait that he looks for in a prospective date!  (28:05)

Fred has purposely started slacking off at work and is actively trying to get fired so he can collect a severance. He can’t stand his job. His wife, Brooke, is horrified and thinks he should just look for another job, not “quiet quit” the one he currently has. It’s unprofessional. He says it’s how corporate America works. What do you think?  (35:14)

Samantha thinks she has what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she succeed and win the $1600 jackpot?  (43:39)

THE FEED: Early Fall Fun For This Weekend

THE FEED: Early Fall Fun For This Weekend

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. You can almost already smell the pumpkin spice and apple crisp as we head into the second weekend in September. It’s also fair and festival season so there is a lot to do with the fam this weekend. 

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. Arts and Crafts on Bedford in Stamford Saturday Sept 10th 10am-6:30pm. Shop one of kind hand crafted goods. Check out Imagination Station, fun activities for kids in Latham Park too. 

2. The Norwalk Oyster Festival in Veterans Memorial Park, Saturday Sept 10th 11am-11pm and Sunday Sept 11th 11am-8pm. Children free on Sunday! Food, rides, games, vendors, & live bands. Star 99.9 will be here all weekend too. So look for our blue tent!

3. Family Gallery Tours at Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Sunday, September 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. This tour takes children five and up and their caregivers through the museum’s exhibitions. Families will be able to engage in conversations about the arts and sciences and do hands-on activities. Tour is free with admission to the Museum. 

4. 11th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022 at Harbor Point in Stamford, September 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. This complimentary one-day family and pet-friendly, health and wellness extravaganza will feature over 100 exhibitors, 8 different Zones, offering free fitness classes, pet wellness, healthy food and beverage exhibitors, healthy food trucks and fun, educational activities for the whole family!

5. Farmer’s Market of Black Rock on Saturday, September 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. This farmers market offers locally grown produce and prepared foods, crafts and retail items from local artisans, live music, and educational events. The FMBR is located in the field next to St Ann’s in Black Rock, Bridgeport. 

MEGAN’S MOM QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Parenting is hard, especially trying to be patient with little versions of impatient you.”

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Delivery robots Rolling About To Roll Through Connecticut Campuses

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Delivery robots Rolling About To Roll Through Connecticut Campuses

We’ve come a long way from my college days in the early 2000s of waiting in line with plastic trays and meal plans. Now Fairfield University is one of the first campuses in the northeast to start using robots to deliver food to students.

The little white robotic machines will use machine learning, artificial intelleigence, and sensors to make their way around various obstacles. They will be able to cross the street, climb over curbs, and even travel around in the dark for those late night cravings all students have at some point.

The school teamed up with GrubHub and robotics company Starship Technologies to create these little guys. The student will be able to meets the robot at a designated area to get their food, unlocking the bot with their phone to grab their order.

My only question… do you tip the robot?

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why did the Queen have two birthdays?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why did the Queen have two birthdays?

With the sad news of Queen Elizabeth the II passing yesterday lots of people have been talking about he Royals and their traditions. One of the things that always comes up is why did the Queen have two birthdays?

Her real birthday was in April on the 21st, but then she would celebrate again in the early summer during Trooping the Colour. This tradition started all the way back with King Edward VII. He moved the parade from his actual birthday to the summer when it was warmer. Then the practice just stuck through the years with whomever was on the throne.

King Charles III was born in November so this tradition will work out for him too. Double gifts!

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The Crayon Taste Test

The Crayon Taste Test

Due to a conversation Anna & Raven had about crayons and if they had flavors, Anna is making Raven try a few to see if they differ in taste.

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