MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What are baby spiders called?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What are baby spiders called?

I don’t know about you but I always think of spiders full grown or in eggs. Never as babies. But obviously they have to grow up into adult spiders. So what does one call a baby spider?

The official name for spiders that have yet to reach maturity yet is “spinderlings”. How adorable! Maybe that will help cure your fear of spiders, a cute name.

Another crazy fact is that they are born in groups of thousands. Which I don’t want to be anywhere near when that happens. No matter how cute their name is.

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Things to Know: December 7th

Things to Know: December 7th

Parts of CT could see up to 2 inches of snow Wednesday CT Post

Two CT families featured on ‘Shark Tank’ holiday episode this week CT Post

On 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, no Connecticut survivors remain CT Post

Snowy owls in Connecticut: Here’s what to know CT Post

These Connecticut areas have some of the oldest homes in US, report says CT Post

Pizza Google doodle celebrates Connecticut’s favorite food CT Post

Brick + Wood closes in Fairfield; new restaurant planned for space CT Post

It’s not witchcraft, but physics: Here’s the story behind ‘Gravity Hill’ in Sterling, CT CT Post

Made in CT: 10 local spots to shop for the holidays CT Post

Watercure Farm Distillery in CT makes whiskey in a 1900s estate CT Post

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021:  Cheap Gifts; Mad Tired; Emoji Interpretation

Tuesday, December 7, 2021: Cheap Gifts; Mad Tired; Emoji Interpretation

When is it ok to start saying “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” to people?  Anna found a poll that reveal how conflicted people are about it!  (:30)

If you could only answer the phone for two people, who would they be?  Queen Elizabeth only answers her phone for two people, and Anna was shocked to find out that neither of those people are her sons!  (2:27)

Anna’s bosses have commented that she sometimes has a problem staying awake.  So this week she has decided to do something about it!  Today, Raven has an idea to keep Anna awake, and it involved making her completely lose her temper!  (6:27)

It’s one thing to buy yourself or your spouse workout equipment for Christmas, but if you’re buying it for your toddler, that’s all I need to know about you!  (9:44)

Have you bought a gift this holiday just because it’s cheap?  Santa may take care of the kids, but sometimes you’ve got to go for something affordable to give back to the adults in our lives! (13:15)

Emojis are a great way to express emotion and nuance in a text message.  But does everyone read emojis in the same way?  Anna read an article that said men and women interpret emojis very differently, so she decided to put it to the test!  (20:45)

Anna loves cheesy Christmas movies, and she has an idea for a fantastic new movie that’s full of holiday cheer!  Now she just needs Raven’s help to put together a trailer so she can pitch it to Hallmark!  (24:18)

Anna is the matron of honor at her friend’s wedding!  The only problem is, she blew out her knee and won’t be able to wear heels.  But she found a popular item on Amazon that might help solve her problem… (28:18)

The Santa Tipline has returned!  Call 833-431-0905 and leave Santa a voicemail about who has been naughty and who has been nice.  Anna and Raven will play the funniest messages on the air!  (32:11)

Whitney’s sister is flying in for the holidays and would like to stay with Whitney and her husband, Billy. Billy was on board until he found out that she’s bringing her new boyfriend too. He’s not comfortable with a stranger staying in his house. Whitney says they have to welcome them, it’s only a few days! What do you think? Would you let the new boyfriend stay or tell them to get a hotel?  (35:45)

Evelyn thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she succeed and win the $2000 jackpot?  (43:06)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! Hero stray dog saves family from house fire, reunites with his own

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! Hero stray dog saves family from house fire, reunites with his own

A family in Virginia were asleep in their home when they were woken up by a stray dog outside barking and barking. When they went to see what was going on they realized a fire has started in a section of the home and that’s what he was barking at.

Luckily they were able to get out of the house and call the fire department. After the fire was out and everyone was safe the firefighters took the stray dog and posted a photo asking if anyone knew the owners. Miraculously the dog’s family saw the post and were reunited with him!

A great story all around.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is the Grinch green?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is the Grinch green?

You’ve probably started watching Christmas movies already… have you got to The Grinch yet? One mystery about him… why is he green?

The director of the original animated special How The Grinch Stole Christmas! back in 1966 was trying to figure out what color the Grinch should be when we was making the film. At the time he was driving an ugly green rental car and then it hit him… that’s exactly the color this character of The Grinch should be. So that’s what he did.

Things to Know: December 6th

Things to Know: December 6th

Here’s when Connecticut ski resorts open for the season CT Post

Shelton ushers in holidays with downtown tree lighting CT Post

CT meteorologists predict winter outlook for 2021-22 CT Post

These 7 major companies are coming to Stamford CT Post

‘The Breakroom,’ offering CBD coffee, is open for business in South Norwalk CT Post

Santas are coming to town for Stamford’s SantaCon bar crawl CT Post

Mohegan Sun debuts new holiday escape room CT Post

Native American Heritage Day: 5 notable Indigenous figures from CT and their stories CT Post

Nine ways to see ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet in Connecticut this 2021 holiday season CT Post

5 cute Connecticut towns for holiday charm CT Post

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Testing Out New Methods To Wake Up…

Testing Out New Methods To Wake Up…

Anna is always tired, so she wanted to try and figure out new ways to stay awake and alert all day. Today, she gave energy drinks a shot. What was Anna’s verdict on them!?