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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Lumineers fan gets the surprise of his life while performing on street corner

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Lumineers fan gets the surprise of his life while performing on street corner

This is something we all dream of but usually never happens in real life. Up in Boston they have these community public pianos in the streets that anyone can sit down in play on. A guy named Sam Spencer was sitting there playing one of his favorite songs Ophelia by The Lumineers… when all the sudden the drummer and one of the co-founders of the band immediately recognized the sound of his song and walked over said “that’s a good song man” and asked to join in on the keys. At first he didn’t realize who it was, then when he made the connection he started to freak out. 

Jeremiah then invited him to this Friday’s show in Boston and gave him tickets.

How awesome is that?! This kid will be telling that story forever.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Who designed the current American flag?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Who designed the current American flag?

Since we all just honored our fallen heroes last weekend for Memorial Day it got me thinking how great the design of our flag is here in the U.S. Who designed this version of it anyway?

The story is actually kind of fascinating and I guess I never knew this or learned it in history class and since forgot (more likely).

It was actually a school project by a man named Bob Heft when he was a junior in high school back in 1958. The funny part was he only got a B-minus for a grade on it. And even though Alaska and Hawaii weren’t states yet he still put 50 stars figuring that they would eventually get in.

Then the government love it! President Dwight D. Eisenhower called Bob and the school to tell him the design was approved. After that happened Heft’s teacher did change his grade to an A. Probably the right move.

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Raven Picks’em: A Disney Lovers Dream

Raven Picks’em: A Disney Lovers Dream

Three top headlines but you only get to hear about one and Raven chooses. If you are a Disney fan, then today’s pick will be the story for you! It might be time to change that retirement plan…

THE FEED: Summer Hours & Rooftops

THE FEED: Summer Hours & Rooftops

Every Tuesday Kevin talks food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Now that summer is almost here and many offices are starting their “summer hours” it felt like a good time to discuss the best after-work happy hours with a view.



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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Group of thoughtful high school students step up big to help their fellow classmate

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Group of thoughtful high school students step up big to help their fellow classmate

If you’re a parent of middle school or high school age kids you know how ruthless and challenging these years can be. Between bullying, drama, teasing it can be hard for them. That’s why a story like this one will warm your heart.

A sixth grade student at a school in Colorado couldn’t get anyone to sign his yearbook. He had been going though some tough times with bullying lately. His mom was understandably very upset about it so she decided to post something about it on Facebook.  Some of the students and parents saw the post and had no idea how hard he was taking it. Then a bunch of students all showed up to sign his book, which is now packed with all kinds of advice and words of encouragement.  He went from having zero signatures to over 100 messages now.

More of this please.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is the Atlantic Ocean colder than the Pacific Ocean?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is the Atlantic Ocean colder than the Pacific Ocean?

With everyone getting their first beach trips in over the long weekend it made me realize just how cold the water is here on the east coast this time of year. In my head the Pacific Ocean is much warmer, but that’s actually not true at all.

The Atlantic Ocean is actually WARMER! Scientists have found that the Atlantic Ocean has proved to be about 16 degrees F (9 degrees C) warmer than the Pacific Ocean off the U.S. coast throughout the years. That’s an even bigger difference than I expected too.

Happy summer beach season! Enjoy the warm waters.

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What’s Your Card Protocol?

What’s Your Card Protocol?

Anna thinks that greeting cards have become too expensive and pointless. She has a seven-day rule. If she gets a card, she displays it for seven days, then right in the garbage. What’s your greeting card protocol?

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