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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Hudson River plane survivor returns to river for a good cause

Okay remember that crazy story dubbed “Miracle on the Hudson” with the plane that crash-landed in the Hudson River in 2009? Sully the pilot was the hero, they even made a movie based on it all. Well now one of the passengers recently returned to the river to raise money for a really good cause.

His name is Dave Sanderson and he was one of the guys who helped to make sure everyone got off the plane safely once it landed. A few weeks ago he teamed up with the Navy SEALS to do a 3.1 mile swim on the river raising money for a veterans charity called the G.I. Go Fund.

Amazing to see a lot of good still coming from that scary moment all these years later.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did the phrase “to pass with flying colors” come from?

The school year is starting up which means report cards and exam grades are also coming soon.

The phrase “pass with flying colors” gets thrown around a lot this time of year. But where did it come from?

The phrase itself means “to be extremely successful, to achieve something that is difficult, to excel”

It was first used way back when battle ships would return home with their “colors” (another word for flags) flying high to show they won and were coming back home safe with a victory.

Good luck on all those tests, kids. Hope you pass them all with flying colors.

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Earache Remedies

Anna’s 13-year-old had a bad earache so she created a post asking for home remedies until she could get her to a doctor. The only problem is that she took the advice and then her daughter told the doctor what she did…Oops. Catch up with the podcast.
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THE FEED: Mike, Kevin, Mark, and A Perfect Date Night Movie

Every Wednesday Kevin is joined by Nick Johnston, TV and Film writer for Vanyaland.com. This week they get into the new Mike Tyson mini-series coming to Hulu this week, the Netflix buddy comedy with Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlburg, and a perfect date night movie hitting theaters this weekend that’s being described as “Aladdin for Adults”.

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This is the number 1 thing brides were nervous about on their wedding day

All this week I have tickets to Darius Rucker (Hootie!) at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater August 31st.

Be the first to know my trivia question at 4pm each day to win. Would you have got today’s question right?

Q: This is the number 1 answer from brides on what they were most nervous about at their wedding

A: the best man speech/toast

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Tell Me Something Good: Grandmother sings Karaoke for store full of people

Everyone loves karaoke. You, me, and grandmas!

This one grandmother in Ohio shops at a Goodwill store all the time and recently she went in to find a karaoke machine to bring back to her nursing home. She loves karaoke and has already worn out TWO other machines.

Luckily she found one on the shelf. Another customer helped her get it off the shelf and only asked for her to sing a song in return. So she belted out a few tunes for the customers in the store.

Then when we got up to the cashier another person paid for the machine and bought it for her. That’s best part of karaoke. People of all ages can do it.

Here is the video of her singing:

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When did kids start using backpacks for school?

You’d think that backpacks have always been a part of the school culture, but that actually isn’t true. It wasn’t until 1972 that backpacks were used by students at University of Washington. Back then the company JanSport. who were based in Seattle, had only been making them for hikers and outdoorsy types. They realized there could be a market for students since they were carrying so many heavy booked to class each day.

Kids have been using them every since!

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Your Dog Misses You!

A new study has revealed something about dogs that you may have already thought as a dog owner, but now science has proven your suspicion! Catch up with the podcast.
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Things to Know: August 24th

A nice Summer day! WTNH

Parts of the state seeing flooding during severe storms WTNH

Music in CT: Lorde, Boyz II Men to take the stage this week WTNH

Dog groomer credited with saving dog owner’s life WTNH

CT Lottery system back up and running, officials say WTNH

Vernon Starbucks becomes second unionized store in Conn. WTNH

Vote for the top 10 ice cream spots in CT WFSB

Free Groceries given to New Haven families in need WFSB

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Wednesday August 24, 2022: Found in Your New Place; Wedding Guest Regret; Worst Job Ever

You know your dogs love you, but you may not realize how much! Raven read a new study about how dogs react to their owners and it’s guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye! (:30)

Everyone has a busy schedule these days, but if you’re the type of person who never makes the time to respond to RSVP’s, then that’s all I need to know about you! (3:16)

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had? Raven’s wife Alicia has been on the show all week long and its been tough but it’s no where near the worst job she’s ever had! (6:37)

Have you ever moved into a new place and found something that you didn’t expect? Raven and his wife once lived in a place that was owned by the worst kind of dog owner! (16:22)

Did you have a guest at your wedding that you wish hadn’t been there? After thinking about their own wedding, Raven and Alicia are pretty sure they would have cut their own guest list in half! (22:04)

Alicia is going on a girl’s trip soon and Raven thinks it’s the perfect time to order a dumpster and start throwing things out! Alicia wants him to wait until she can help because Raven tends to throw things out that he shouldn’t. Should he get the dumpster and throw out what he chooses, or should he wait for Alicia? Whose side are you on? (29:02)

Adam has got a shot at $600! Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and win that money? (36:05)