Things to Know: March 24th

Things to Know: March 24th

CT state Senate approves extension of outdoor dining until end of April 2023 CT Post

Zephyr’s Street Pizza in West Hartford is powered by playful pies and deep family roots CT Post

Kevin Bacon sings to goats on TikTok at his Connecticut farm NH Register

Brookfield twins to compete on ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’ CT Post

Lucky Taco expands, bringing globally influenced tacos and burritos to Vernon CT Post

Gov. to sign bill that suspends CT’s gas tax WFSB

East Haven woman organizes ‘boutique’ to help students overcome expense of prom NH Register

Stretch your dollar: Spring Deals WTNH

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 45% of people in relationships say they have never shared this piece of information with their partner

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 45% of people in relationships say they have never shared this piece of information with their partner

Big concert announcement this week. Jason Mraz is coming to Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre in Bridgeport on August 6th. I have tickets before they go on sale this Friday. Play every day at 4pm to win.

Would you have got today’s question?

Q: 45% of people in relationships say they have never shared this piece of information with their partner

A: Their smartphone password

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut resident and celeb Kevin Bacon is making people laugh on TikTok… with… goats?

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut resident and celeb Kevin Bacon is making people laugh on TikTok… with… goats?

2020 was a weird time for all of us. We spent the better part of the year in our houses trying to make sourdough, whipped coffee, and figuring out zoom tricks. But some people picked up hobbies and skills that they still use in 2022.

Like actor Kevin Bacon. Kevin lives in Connecticut and has a farm with baby goats. He has been putting up “Goat Songs” on his TikTok that have gone viral. Singing about everything from Tom Brady’s retirement to Backstreet Boys covers.

If you need a good laugh or smile today… it’s worth the watch.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do real bears really love honey? And why?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do real bears really love honey? And why?

We’ve all grown up knowing that Winnie the Pooh loves honey and the honey bottles are even shaped like bears! But do real bears actually eat or even like honey?

The answer is yes. Honey actually provides a lot of protein and nutrients essential to their way of living. But they don’t only eat the honey… they seek out beehives and chomp down the entire thing… bees, larva, and all. That’s actually where a lot of the nutrients come from.

Just be careful not to get stung!

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Cleaning Away Some Calories!

Cleaning Away Some Calories!

It’s officially spring, which means it’s also time for some spring cleaning! One of the biggest health benefits to cleaning is burning calories. Just how many calories can our producers burn in just three minutes of cleaning? Find out!

Wednesday March 23, 2022:  Rental Nightmare; Cardio Cleaning; Good Idea Bad Idea

Wednesday March 23, 2022:  Rental Nightmare; Cardio Cleaning; Good Idea Bad Idea

What do your co-workers do that drives your nuts?  Anna and Raven found a list of the top responses and shared some pet peeves of their own!  (:30)

Cleaning and exercise are both necessary but time consuming activities, but what if you could get the benefits of both in the time it takes to do one? Anna had Producers’ Jon and Sean try it out!  (3:11)

The Department of Transportation has a tough, necessary job, so if you think that they exist only to cause delays and make you late for work, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:11)

Basketball may not be your thing, but everyone is always excited about the latest trends!  Anna and Raven present March Fadness, the ultimate tournament to determine the greatest fad of all time!  Today’s match-up is between; Crocs and Fidget Spinners!  (10:40)

What was your rental car nightmare?  One rental car agency has been renting cars that have resulted in over 230 false arrests!  (17:06)

If you need some advice on how to avoid a rental car nightmare this summer, Anna and Raven spoke to rental expert Summer Hull about how to make you renting experience easier!  (24:01)

If you’re a single parent looking to date someone in a similar situation, there’s a new app that might provide a solution!  But is it a good idea or bad idea?  (27:42)

Anna has had a revelation.  She doesn’t have to be the only person in her household that cooks dinner!  This week, she’s enforcing a new rule where each member of her family cooks dinner!  (31:35)

Mike and Katie have a two-year-old daughter. Mike’s mom watches her during the week while they work. Recently, Mike’s mom has started dating a new man. Katie doesn’t feel comfortable having a strange man at the house when their daughter is there. She would like Mike to tell his mom not to have any “friends” over when she’s babysitting! Whose side are you on? (34:50)

David thinks he’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can he succeed and win the $3600 jackpot?  (42:37)

Things to Know: March 23rd

Things to Know: March 23rd

What is the most iconic eatery in Connecticut? CT Post

Breweries, shopping and activities for adults near the NCAA tournament in Bridgeport CT Post

After sunny start to the week, rain headed for CT tonight, weather service says CT Post

These are the 10 best places to live in Connecticut, according to Niche CT Post

Sushi restaurant among new dining options coming to Foxwoods CT Post

Ansonia takes new e-scooter service for test ride CT Post

Michael Bolton represents CT on NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’ CT Post

State gas tax suspension proposal up for a vote today WFSB

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 12 percent of Americans buy this every day, but 42 percent say they never buy it at all

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 12 percent of Americans buy this every day, but 42 percent say they never buy it at all

Big concert announcement this week. Jason Mraz is coming to Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre in Bridgeport on August 6th. I have tickets before they go on sale this Friday. Play every day at 4pm to win.

Would you have got today’s question?

Q: According to a USA Today survey, 12 percent of Americans buy this every day — but 42 percent say they never buy it at all. What is it?

A: Bottled water.

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family surprises grandmother with priceless gift leading to her incredible reaction

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family surprises grandmother with priceless gift leading to her incredible reaction

It’s always tough to buy gifts from parents and grandparents. Most times it feels like they have it all so what do you get to truly surprise them? How about something like what this family did…

They completely surprised their grandmother by giving her one of the pews from the church she grew up going to most of her life. It is where she got married and her daughter got married their too. Recently they had to demolish the church, but they saved one of the pews for her.

What a great idea! The video of her reaction is the best… you can see it here

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The U.S. Navy uses WHAT to navigate their periscopes?!

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The U.S. Navy uses WHAT to navigate their periscopes?!

If you’ve ever heard the rumor that the U.S. Navy uses video game controllers in their submarines, it turns out it’s true!

Back in 2018 the US Navy equipped all their submarines with Xbox360 controllers. The real control sticks for the periscopes are VERY expensive and really difficult to learn how to use. So instead they decided to install the Xbox controllers since they were much cheaper. But also, the periscope operators are very familair with playing Xbox so they can easily transfer those skills to operating the periscope.

See! Don’t let anyone tell you video games are a waste of time. It could pay off one day.

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