TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Student project pays off 2 years later

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Student project pays off 2 years later

I love creative student projects like this. Makes me want to go back to middle school.

A middle school class in New Hampshire launched a small 6-foot boat into the ocean back in 2020. Now, about 460 days later they have learned that the boat made it all the way to Norway! It sailed 8,300 miles and was covered in barnacles when it was found on shore. They had loaded the boat with photos, fall leaves, acorns, state quarters, and even attached a GPS tracker to it.

How cool is that?!

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Are the gold medals in the Winter Olympics pure gold?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Are the gold medals in the Winter Olympics pure gold?

Winter Olympics still going on over in Beijing and I was wondering last night when Canada beat us in Ice Hockey… are those gold medals even pure gold? The answer is NO! Kind of…

According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), all gold and silver medals are required to be at least 92.5 percent SILVER in them. The gold in gold medals is in the plating on the outside surface of the medal and must consist of at least 6 grams of pure gold, but the entire thing isn’t all gold.

So sure, still cool to win gold. But that’s like getting a hollow chocolate bunny at Easter.

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Raven’s Pet Pals – Meet Phineas & Ferb!

Raven’s Pet Pals – Meet Phineas & Ferb!

You know Phineas and Ferb from their TV show? Well now they’re up for adoption! Sort of…it’s Phineas and Ferb from the Connecticut Humane Society! These two Guinea pig brothers are looking for a home together. They’re just 3 months old, but already chunky potatoes. They are working on their socialization skills with people, but will definitely be your friend if you open a lettuce bag around them. Learn more about Phineas and Ferb at CThumane.org/adopt, and apply for them through the link in their online profile!

Yay-Jing: Blame It On Grandpa!

Yay-Jing: Blame It On Grandpa!

One of the biggest stories from the 2022 Winter Olympics is that of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva and her failed drug test. Her excuse though has us wondering one thing, what did your grandpa give you? Catch up with the podcast.

Things to Know: February 17th

Things to Know: February 17th

CT’s best barbecue restaurants of 2022, according to Connecticut Magazine CT Post

St. Patrick’s Day parades are back in CT, here are the dates CT Post

Somos Handcrafted Arepas to open second location in Shelton CT Post

Cannabis delivery service businesses can now apply for licenses in CT CT Post

Pantochino teen theater brings ‘Bat Boy, The Musical’ to Milford CT Post

IKEA donates toys collected at store to pediatric patients at Yale wtnh

Foxwoods announces expansion plans on 30th anniversary wtnh

Breeze Airways announces new base at Bradley International wtnh

Sisters create family atmosphere at The Pantry in New Haven wfsb

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Two incredible animal rescue stories from totally different climates

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Two incredible animal rescue stories from totally different climates

This one is for all the animal lovers. Two completely different animals were rescued recently. One in the hot sun of Florida and the other in the freezing cold of Canada

The firsrt story happened in Florida a few weeks ago. Firefighters were able to save a dog who fell down a 15 foot hole. Once they got him out they filled the hole in so it wouldn’t happen again to any other dogs.

The second story was a lot more intense and COLD. It happnened up in Ontario Canada recently when a group of loggers noticed a moose had fell through the ice of a lake they were near. It was a very deep part of the water and the moose apparently had been there for a long time. They were able to break off big chunks of ice to create a channel for the moose to get to a more shallow area. Then they lead the poor thing over until it could touch bottom to walk. At that point the moose climbed out on its own. Truly amazing.

Both stories prove how thankful we are to the heroes who save our beloved animals for dire satiations like this.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do some parts of the country not have any billboards?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do some parts of the country not have any billboards?

If you’ve traveled around the U.S. you may have noticed that certain areas don’t have any billboards on the side of the roads. Some states it’s even illegal!

I know parts of Long Island don’t have any at all. And in Hawaii, Alaska, Maine, and Vermont it is actually illegal to put up any billboards. The reason being to preserve the “scenic beauty” of the land in those states. Which I totally agree with. You can have a 30 foot car dealer ad blocking the lovely Vermont foliage.

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Anna & Raven Teach Yoga!?

Anna & Raven Teach Yoga!?

Ever heard of the “Sun Salutation” pose? According to an expert, this yoga pose will help you live forever, and we want to teach you how to do it…Sort of.