MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does the “QR” stand for in QR Code?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does the “QR” stand for in QR Code?

They’ve been around for years but have become more popular than every the last year or so because of Covid-19… QR Codes. We use them for menus, links, everything now. But what does the QR actually stand for?

It’s pretty simple actually… “Quick Response”. Whatever code you point your smartphone camera or reader at gives you the information quickly.

You’re definitely going to drop this knowledge on someone next time you’re out to eat and scanning for a menu.

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Would You Look At The Time!

Would You Look At The Time!

How do you know when it’s time to leave? As someone who grew up in the restaurant industry, Anna can tell when the waitstaff is eager for you to leave but it can be harder to tell when it’s time to leave a friend’s party!

Things to Know: September 29th

Things to Know: September 29th

5 places to hike with llamas, alpacas and goats in and around CT CT Post

A visual journey through the Big E CT Post

Police: Shelton man sold fake iPhones in online scam CT Post

Westport museum offering free admission for a year due to anonymous donation CT Post

FBI stats: Norwalk’s violent crime drops for third straight year The Hour

Squishmallow trend invades Connecticut: ‘You can’t keep them on the shelves’ The Hour

Chopt salad restaurant opening in Stamford Stamford Advocate

Columbus Day parade off, but New Haven area Italian Americans will celebrate their pride NH Register

Work resumes on Shelton’s Fountain Square development NH Register

East Haven beer maker says he’s shocked by petition to delay his New Haven brewery plan NH Register

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Wednesday September 29, 2021:  Childhood Nicknames; Time to Go; Types of Snores

Wednesday September 29, 2021: Childhood Nicknames; Time to Go; Types of Snores

Have you ever accidentally hurt someone at work? James Bond actor Daniel Craig once accidentally broke his co-star’s nose on set, but Raven has been involved in multiple incidents that ended with injury while on the job! (:30)

Do you snore? What kind snore do you have? Raven went camping recently and noticed that all of his friends snored differently, so he decided to break down the various different types of snores! (3:11)

Lots of people like to accessorize, but if you’re one of the millions of Americans who does THIS to your dog, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:25)

How would you like to have your own personal robot? That’s exactly what the new Amazon Astro is, but Anna has a laundry list of reasons why she doesn’t want one in her house! (9:42)

What if you could work out, while also being lazy at the same time? Well, you can’t. But Fitness Expert Amy Llinas does have some quick tips for staying fit while going about your everyday errands! (13:17)

Did your parents give you a nickname growing up? Anna’s parents had an Italian nickname for her but she only found out what it meant recently, and she’s not sure how to feel about it! (17:18)

How do you know when it’s time to leave? As someone who grew up in the restaurant industry, Anna can tell when the wait staff is eager for you to leave but it can be harder to tell when it’s time to leave a friends party. (27:28)

How much notice should your kids give you before asking for a sleepover? Randy has no problem saying yes to his daughter with no notice, but his wife Morella thinks they need at least a week’s notice! Whose side are you on? (35:25)

Lisa has got a shot at $2600!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (42:30)

Joey Okesson: Going Gold?!

Joey Okesson: Going Gold?!

19-year-old Joey Okesson is the youngest member of the US Snowboarding team, he’s an Olympic hopeful. What does the path to the Olympics look like? Catch up with the podcast!

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Website that uses used RVs to help families of natural disasters

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Website that uses used RVs to help families of natural disasters

With so many people affected by hurricanes, wildfires, and more lately it’s great to see stories like this of people helping out.

There is a website called EmergencyRV.org which gives donated RVs to people who’ve lost their homes to natural disasters. In just three years, they’ve already given away about 100 RVs to wildfire victims. One of them is a volunteer firefighter who just lost his own home in August.

Such a great idea to help people in need.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where does the phrase “tie the knot” come from when it comes to marriage?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where does the phrase “tie the knot” come from when it comes to marriage?

We are entering fall wedding season which means you’ve probably seen and heard the term “tie the knot” more than a few times lately. But where does it come from and what does it even mean?

It started as a wedding tradition known as the handfasting ceremony. It was actually an ancient Celtic practice way back in medieval era. It is what it sounds like… literally binding the couples wrists together during the ceremony by tying knots of cloth or rope around their hands. This would be a physical display of the two people becoming one. Make sense!

I wonder if anyone ever does this now as a throwback to the old days?

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Raven Gets A New Tattoo

Raven Gets A New Tattoo

Anna thinks it’s time for Raven to get a new tattoo, or cover up one of his existing ones. So, she took it upon herself to design a brand new tattoo for him…