Everyone hates flies. They might be the most annoying bug on the planet. There’s even been a whole product line created (fly swatters) to get rid of them. But do they actually have a purpose?!
The answer is yes. They do. A big one actually. Tiny flies pollinate cocoa trees. So without flies, there wouldn’t be chocolate.
Think about THAT next time you grab that rolled up magazine. Long live flies and delicious chocolate!
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Things have been a little chaotic here at the studio for us, and we wanted to give you an inside look of how exactly we are making it all work during these crazy times!
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Today on Wellness Wednesday, the Fountain of Youth has finally been discovered! And on Tiktok of all places! But Anna and Raven are skeptical if this Tikitok-er has been alive long enough to be giving out anti-aging tips! (:30)
Have you participated in the Great Resignation? Over the last quarter, American’s have been quitting their jobs in unprecedented numbers. Anna and Raven talk about their own experiences quitting a job and speak to economics expert Paul Davidson about the reasons behind the mass employment exodus! (4:16)
Butter tastes great, but so does margarine, and if you judge someone by the type of butter substitute they use, that’s all I need to know about you! (15:12)
What weird thing does your kid do? Anna’s daughter is potty training and she’s almost got it down! She just has to stop doing this one weird thing that would certainly be inappropriate for anyone who isn’t a toddler! (19:11)
Anna has been looking for a new hobby since she’s stuck at home on the couch after knee surgery. Several people have suggested she take up crocheting, which she initially had no interest in. But now, fate has intervened in an unexpected way, and Anna is committing to her crochet destiny! (26:49)
If you’re anything like Anna, it probably feels like you’ve watched everything good on TV recently. But don’t worry, Anna and Raven spoke to USA Today’s Barbara Vandenburgh about the best new shows to watch in 2022! (30:43)
Joe and Allison’s five-year-old son has a lizard that just died. Dad told his son that the lizard was just not feeling well and is at the vet. Mom is livid, why would he lie to him? Tell him it’s dead! He has a plan, buy a new lizard, replace it- People do it all the time. This isn’t the time to do the “real world” death talk. Plus, the lizard was only a few months old, he’ll think he killed it. Whose side are you on? (34:38)
Rich thinks he’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can he succeed and win the $500 jackpot? (40:36)
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: Nearly 2/3 of the people in the world have never seen this
A: Snow
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A lot of people take graduating from high school for granted. It’s always good to remember how important that diploma is even if it takes you decades to finally get it.
This 98-year-old World War Two vet from Texas named Donald Huisenga just got his high school diploma 80 years after he was supposed to graduate.
Donald was drafted to the war in 1943 as a high school senior. This caused him to miss graduation as he instead parachuted into Normandy fighting day. He fought for our country until he got blown back 30 feet and wounded. He spent time as a prisoner of war before finally making it home safe and alive.
He has overcome so much in his life most recently being a battle of COVID-19. But now he can finally say he’s a high school grad. His family and friends threw him a party and everything. He says it was something he never thought would happen.
Congrats Donald! And the lesson here for all of us… never give up on your goals.
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We use it all the time. To ship things, wrap valuables in, or just as a fun time waster popping those bubbles… bubble wrap! But who thought of it in the first place?
Back in the 50s two engineers were trying to design textured wallpaper so they glued two shower curtains together trapping tiny bubbles of air in between them. The product never took off so they scrapped it. A few year’s later they tried to make it into greenhouse insulation. That didn’t sell either. Then in 1960 IBM needed something to ship computer parts so they wouldn’t break during the delivery process… finally a use for their invention!
The rest is history…. bubble wrap was born.
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Since Anna is broadcasting from home, she wants to give you a tour of what her home studio looks like!
Astrologer Anne Nordhaus-Bike says the gravitational pull of the moon can be affecting your mood. Plus, a breakdown of what the stars say will happen in 2022. Oh, and there’s a specific date that things will really get better, find out what it is so you can put in on your calendar in the podcast.
Would you live in a haunted house? What if that haunted house was owned by a comedy legend? Anna looked up the stats and she was surprised to learn that 1/3rd of people (including Raven) actually would! (:30)
It can be awkward to be a guy in a Victoria’s Secret, but if you make it even more awkward by doing THIS, that’s all I need to know about you! (4:19)
What’s the best way to reheat your leftovers? Raven has a trick that he uses on all his leftover food that Anna had never heard of before! (7:20)
Do you think that the position of the Moon has any impact on your daily life? Astrologer Anne does and after listening to her tell Anna and Raven why, you might be convinced! (13:31)
What food is marketed to kids, but still awesome for adults? One classic childhood snack is going to start marketing to adults, but do they really need to? (19:11)
Are there any hobbies that can be learned from your couch at home? Anna is stuck on her couch for weeks because of her knee surgery and she is looking for ideas! One caller had an unconventional hobby that Anna is afraid to even attempt! (22:13)
Joanna and Mike have three children and it’s time for him to replace his current SUV. He’s been shopping and found himself a used Dodge Charger that he really wants. She is adamant that he get an SUV. She drives a sensible SUV, it’s not her dream car, but it’s practical for their family! Do you think he’s being unreasonable? (28:43)
Nick has got a shot at $400! Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (35:50)