Jellybeans, yogurt, candy, anything that is “banana flavored” for some reason doesn’t taste anything like real bananas. Why?
The reason is kind of crazy actually. The artificial banana flavoring used in products is based on a type of banana that was wiped out by a plague in the 1950s. So it literally doesn’t exist anymore. Next time you have something banana flavored, savor that flavor because it’s from another life.
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Anna is going to crochet something to auction off and donate the earnings to an animal shelter. Her only problem is she has never crocheted before. Any tips for Anna?
While waiting for her leg to heal, Anna decided she wanted to do something to help pass the time. This is the full story of Anna’s quest to learn how to crochet.
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Raven and Alicia’s 10-year anniversary is coming up and they’ve decided to renew their vows with a party in the Bahamas. But was that enough to get Raven a good grade as a husband when he also spent most of the week man-sick? Catch up with the podcast.
Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show to give Raven a grade on how good a husband he was that week! This week, Alicia and Raven are planning their 10 year anniversary and vow renewal! But are they really both planning it, or is Alicia actually doing all the work? (:30)
It’s acceptable to dress down a little bit when you are taking a long flight, but if you dress all the way down like one celebrity did, that’s all I need to know about you! (4:12)
What are the unspoken rules of your household? Anna found an article about the unspoken rules of American culture, but it’s nothing compared to the rules of Raven’s household! (8:11)
What gross thing does your family member do? Anna got a text from a listener whose aunt does something unacceptably gross every time she cooks a chicken! (12:02)
When you have a bad day, do you ever get yourself some sympathy snacks? One NFL coach had a really bad day, so he ordered himself a feast of epic proportions! (22:44)
Anna is on a mission! She has until Monday to crochet a masterpiece and auction it off to raise money for animal shelters! The only problem is, she has no idea how to crochet. So she called Bonnie Gregson, a knitting and crochet expert, to help her out! (26:43)
It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday! Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita! (30:42)
Years ago, Teresa inherited a painting from her grandfather that was considered a family heirloom. It had been passed down for several years. Neither Teresa or her husband Brandon are fond of the painting and when Brandon found out that it was worth $15,000, he decided they should sell it! Teresa feels guilty because her grandfather gave it to her but doesn’t feel any attachment to it except it was left to her. What would you do? (33:58)
Jackie, Emma and Oliver are teaming up to take on Raven in pop culture trivia! Can their combined efforts defeat him and claim $700 jackpot? (41:27)
All this week I have $100 Stop & Shop gift cards to help you out with grocery shopping.
Play every day at 4pm to win. Here’s today’s question if you missed it…
Q: This is the top thing we nag the people in our house to do
A: Turning off the lights when leaving a room
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Since it’s National Pizza Week I’ve been featuring pizza themed stories when I can find them.
This guy named Ram Mehta owns two pizza places in north Texas. He also founded a charity called Everyone Eatz (fantastic name) that feeds people who can’t afford to pay for it.
He put up a sign on the window of the restaurant that says “anyone can get a couple slices, no questions asked”. He also lists his phone number on the sign in case the staff doesn’t give it to them or gives anyone a hard time they can call him personally.
Ram was homeless himself at one point and he always remembers the lesson his mother taught him to “never forget where you came from”. When she passed away three years ago he started the free pizza and has been doing it ever since.
Love this.
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Pencils aren’t used as much these days but if you do use one it will last you a pretty long time. The average pencil holds enough graphite to draw a line about 35 miles long! That’s also enough to write roughly 45,000 words.
Writer’s cramp anyone?!
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Want to look years younger? You should try slugging! Don’t worry if you don’t know what it is, because Anna is here to tell you all about it. She even goes above and beyond and shows you what to do! Just be ready for a messy bed in the morning…