MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do pilots have to always eat different in-flight meals?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do pilots have to always eat different in-flight meals?

This is one of those weird things you never think about but totally makes sense. Almost every airline requires their pilot and copilot to eat different meals while in-flight. The reason? In case there’s something wrong with the food they can’t have a scenario where both pilots can’t function to fly.

Smart!

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Raven’s Earth Animal Pet Pals – Meet Zorro!

Raven’s Earth Animal Pet Pals – Meet Zorro!

Zorro is looking for his person and being one of the longest residents at the shelter, he can’t wait to find his furever home! He is a 70 lb., four-year-old shepherd mix – we actually had him DNA tested and his results were quite interesting! Surprisingly, Zorro is 25% German Shepherd, 25% Catahoula Leopard, 25% American Staffordshire Terrier, 12.5% Boxer and 12.5% other. What a combo!  

This handsome boy enjoys being active, spending time outside hiking or playing, and going on adventures. He loves to run around the yard but also enjoys cuddling on the couch. He already knows basic commands and is very smart! He takes treats gently and would be a highly motivated student for more training.   

Zorro will require an experienced adult-only home as an only pet. Adopters that will provide further enrichment, training, and exercise are a must. If you can open your heart and give this special dog the family he deserves, please email [email protected] to set up an appointment to meet him. 

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The Great Facebook Blackout Of 2021

The Great Facebook Blackout Of 2021

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp went down yesterday, we had a good guess as to what happened, but it turned out we were wrong…or so they say. Catch up with the podcast.

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Tuesday October 5, 2021: Haunted Houses; Where You Hide Your Money; Mustache Pros and Cons

Tuesday October 5, 2021: Haunted Houses; Where You Hide Your Money; Mustache Pros and Cons

Anna is a big fan of Halloween decorations and this year her theme is spiders!  But you won’t believe what she plans on building to put on the top of her house!  (:30)

What if Facebook never came back?  Facebook and Instagram were down for 6 hours yesterday and it made Anna and Raven wonder what the world would look like if it never returned!  (3:37)

If you’re in a rush and switching lanes often that’s one thing, but if your only goal is to prevent anyone from passing you ever, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:01)

How do you feel about mustaches?  Some people find them creepy, but Raven is pretty sure that the contractor he hired uses his mustache as an intimidation technique!  (10:55)

Where do you stash your money?  The Pandora Papers have revealed all the myriad places that the world’s elite hide their money, but Raven has a hiding place with a surprisingly feminine touch…  (18:42)

Do you in a haunted house?  The house that inspired the horror movie “The Conjuring” just sold, but one caller’s real life experience with a demon on her baby monitor is even scarier!  (29:38)

Lots of people believe that no major decisions should be made during Mercury Retrograde and Kate is definitely one of them!  But her husband Ben thinks that putting off the sale of their home based on astrology is going way too far!  Whose side are you on?  (40:33)

Jennifer has got a shot at $300!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (49:27)

Things to Know: October 5th

Things to Know: October 5th

Best of CT: Connecticut Magazine’s picks for the best food in the state CT Post

Added traffic lanes for I-95, I-84? Only if federal infrastructure bill gets passed, CT lawmakers say The Hour

Week starts with rain, ends with sunshine in CT The Hour

Westport Dog Festival to return after COVID cancellations The Hour

New historic trail tells 250 years of New Canaan history Stamford Advocate

Ultimate New Haven Pizza Guide NH Register

CT production company turns Hartford into Harlem for new Hallmark film NH Register

Yale New Haven doc: Merck’s pill to treat COVID shows promise NH Register

Yale New Haven Health System buys former Macy’s spot in Meriden Mall NH Register

Two arrested as New Haven cracks down on Long Wharf noise NH Register

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Couple strikes it rich while on vacation in a State Park

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Couple strikes it rich while on vacation in a State Park

You just never know when you’re going to strike it rich.

Like this couple from California who went on a trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas a couple weeks ago.  It’s the only diamond mine in the U.S. that’s open to the public.  They were hoping to at least find something… and in just 40 minutes of being there, they struck it rich!

They came across a 4.38-carat yellow diamond which is the largest gemstone discovered at the site this year. They haven’t found out how much it’s worth yet, but I’m guessing it’s a lot of money.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does an itch get worse when you scratch it?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does an itch get worse when you scratch it?

You’ve probably experienced this more than a few times over the summer with bug bites. Anytime you scratch something itchy it only makes you itch worse, but why?

The reason is that it causes your brain to release serotonin, which increases the sensations all over your body. Including the sensation of the itch.

My trick for bug bites is to use your fingernail to make a “x” mark on the bite instead of scratching it. Works every time!

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Anna & Raven: The Squid Games

Anna & Raven: The Squid Games

Netflix’s “The Squid Games” has been sweeping the internet and everyone is talking about it! We figured it would be fun to host our own Squid Games here at the studio! Who will win!?

Welcome To The Neighborhood!

Welcome To The Neighborhood!

Are you the type of person who greets new people when they move into your neighborhood? Anna isn’t and she’s wondering if that makes her a jerk, and Raven is shocked at how she reacted to a seemingly harmless gift from one of her neighbors!

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