You probably have more than a few Teddy Bears laying around your house. But where did they get their name?
It’s actually really interesting. Teddy bears were named after former president of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt. They were such a huge success that another toy company tried to recreate the magic and buzz with the next president, William Howard Taft. This time selling possums named “Billy Possums”. Shocker, not as big a hit. ha ha.
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Anna was curious about how the celebrity judges on American Idol smelled. Luckily, Nick Fradiani is here to answer her questions! But what about Nick? What does he smell like?! Anna had to find out for herself!
Not getting the job you interview for is tough, but not knowing why you didn’t get the job makes it much worse! Catch up with the stories of times people didn’t get the job, including one that someone thinks it had to do with their hair style!
Anna was curious about how the celebrity judges on American Idol smell. Luckily, Nick Fradiani has answers for her! (:30)
Nick Fradiani once tried out for a tv musical but didn’t get the gig. When did you not get the job you wanted? (2:49)
Too busy to keep up with what is going on? We got you covered with everything that was trending throughout the weekend! (10:40)
Do you have any phrases you use frequently that you found out you have been using incorrectly? (14:39)
A coworker recently had to bring her son to the ER to have a “gemstone” removed from his ear after he shoved it in there. What did you child shove into their ear or nose? (17:44)
Anna youngest daughter lied to her about a daily routine she is supposed to do, so we are curious about the times you have lied as a child or the times your child has lied to you! (28:38)
Ralph’s mother-in-law recently moved in with him and his wife Dana. Normally he would be grateful for the free babysitting, but the fact that his mother-in-law never wears a bra makes him feel uncomfortable! Dana says he’s just being dramatic. Whose side are you on? (35:11)
Raven may not be here, but we still want to play a game and give something away! Sara tries her luck in “Nick Fradiani on Shuffle” to win an Amazon Echo! (42:45)
New statewide pedestrian laws start next month in CT CT Post
In Photos: Milford’s 9/11 memorial service CT Post
A 2021 guide to Connecticut’s Apple Orchards CT Post
CT’s best breakfast and brunch restaurants of 2021, according to Connecticut Magazine The Hour
Connecticut post-Labor Day beach guide: What you need to know CT Post
Stratford’s Paradise Green moves to the music CT Post
16 places to get apple cider donuts around Connecticut The Hour
FD: Fisherman freed from mud during ‘complicated’ rescue in Milford NH Register
Connecticut Magazine: Best New Haven restaurants for 2021 NH Register
Milford siblings raise $1,325 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand NH Register
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Here are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week… voted by you! The Star 99.9 J&M Automotive Shooting Stars Countdown.
5 Ed Sheeran – Shivers
4 Shawn Mendes & Tainy – Summer of Love
3 The Weeknd – Take My Breath
2 Dua Lipa – Love Again
1 The Kid LAROI & Justin Beiber – Stay
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Today I have tickets to see AJR at Toyota Oakdale Theatre on September 25th
Here was today’s question if you missed it:
Q: 21% of people say their favorite teacher taught this subject
A: Music class!
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I always say it but we are so fortunate here in Connecticut to have so many great restaurants and chefs. Some of the best in the country. So it always feels good when one of them gets some national TV love.
Chef Dan Kardos has a bunch of restaurants in the Milford/Stratford area including Oar and Oak Birdhouse in Stratford, Liberty Rock Tavern in Milford (who also have a food truck you might have seen at Tribus Beer Company), and a new Birdhouse location which just opened in Milford.
Dan was featured on the hugely popular Food Network show Guy’s Grocery Games with Guy Fieri. The episode aired last night (Thursday) and spoiler alert… HE WON!
If you want to watch the episode it’s streaming on Discovery plus or it’s probably on demand on Food Network. Just search for “Season 27-episode: 10 Fried Feud”
Congrats Dan!
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With it being September and today being the first day that really feels like apple picking weather I figured we’d dive into some apple mysteries. How long does it actually take an apple to grow before being picked?
Standard or full-sized trees can grow up to 30 feet tall which can take six years for the first apples to pop up. The smaller Semi-dwarf and dwarf apple trees usually grow 6 to 20 feet tall and produce full-sized apples in a much shorter time, about three years.
So when you’re out there this weekend picking those apples just remember they took a LONG time to grow. Twist those apples carefully.
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What was it like for the first responders on 9/11? Ed Smith, a Port Authority officer, shares his story of not only what it was like to work in the pit after the collapse but how he helped build the towers years earlier.
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