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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What happens if there is a tie for gold in the Olympics?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What happens if there is a tie for gold in the Olympics?

Keeping with our Olympics theme for Mundane Mysteries today’s question… what happens if there is a tie for gold? This obviously doesn’t happen that often since a lot of the timed events are decided by a tenth of a second, but it does happen. So they have to have a system for it. Which they do.

If two athletes tie for gold (which actually happened in the 2014 Winter Olympics for the Women’s Downhill Ski Final) they both get a gold medal, a silver isn’t given out, and the runner up gets the bronze.

If there is a tie for silver, same idea. First gets gold, second and third get silver. No bronze given out.

If there is a ties for bronze then both get the bronze medal and gold and silver are given out as normal.

I don’t believe there have been any ties in Tokyo yet this year… but now you know what happens if there is one.

 

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Wednesday July 28, 2021: Just Not That Into You; Japan-Tastic; The Producer Olympics!

Wednesday July 28, 2021: Just Not That Into You; Japan-Tastic; The Producer Olympics!

Just because you’re not an Olympian doesn’t mean you don’t have mad skillz!  Anna and Raven talk about the normal everyday activities that they would earn a gold medal in!  (:17)

The Olympics aren’t just great, they’re Japan-tastic!  Today in crazy Olympic news, Anna and Raven talk about why Russia isn’t playing their own national anthem, and what we in the US might use as an alternative anthem!  (3:33)

Everyone has the right to privacy, but if you’re wearing a disguise to make sure nobody knows you got a common medical procedure, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:32)

The biggest story yesterday was Olympic favorite Simone Biles’s sudden exit from the competition!  Anna and Raven discuss the media fallout and their own thoughts on the situation.  (10:33)

Could faking joy be the secret to true joy?  According to one expert, it could and this Wellness Wednesday Anna decided to learn more! (14:31)

Should people be retested more frequently for their driver’s license?  Anna saw something potentially dangerous in a parking lot the other day, and it’s got her wondering when people should start getting retested!  (18:13)

It’s the Producer Olympics!  While the greatest athletes in the world compete in Tokyo, Producer Jon and Producer Sean compete for the glory of…talking to a disgruntled listener on the phone. (21:47)

Have you ever been dating someone but just gotten that vibe that they’re not that into you?  Anna is afraid that one of her friends is in that situation, and she’s looking for all the key signs that someone just isn’t that into you!  (28:49)

Marie got into a fender-bender, and she wants to borrow her husband Nick’s car while her car is in the shop.  Nick says no way, this is her 4th accident in 6 years!  Whose side are you on?  (35:54)

Melissa has got a chance to win $800!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (43:36)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 2% of Americans say they’ve NEVER washed THIS.

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 2% of Americans say they’ve NEVER washed THIS.

All this week I’ve got tickets to see Daughtry at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 14th. New question every day just after 4pm. Get it right first, you win!

Here’s today’s if you missed it…

A: 2% of Americans say they’ve NEVER washed THIS. Even though you’re supposed to do it every week or two at least.

Q: Pillow case

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Former flight attendant will honor 9/11 victims in his own unique way

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Former flight attendant will honor 9/11 victims in his own unique way

We are quickly coming up on the 20 year anniversary of 9/11. Crazy that it’s already been TWENTY YEARS since that awful day.

A lot of people will be honoring the victims and paying tribute in their own special ways. This one 62-year-old former flight attendant named Paul Veneto will be doing something really cool. He knew a lot of the crew members who were on the plane that hit the South Tower. Starting next month he will be pushing an airline beverage cart 220 miles. Starting in Boston and ending at Ground Zero in New York City.

You can follow along with his journey and donate at PauliesPush.com

Such a cool idea. Good luck Paul!

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Are Olympic gold medals made of solid gold?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Are Olympic gold medals made of solid gold?

If you win a gold medal at the Olympics are you actually getting a solid 100% gold medal?! The answer is actually no.

In fact full gold medals haven’t been given since the 1912 Olympics. Today’s Olympic Gold Medals are actually made mostly of all silver. Then there is small thin coating of about 6 grams of gold so it can meet the standard laid out in the Olympic Charter.

Fun fact about this year’s medals for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo… they were made from 80,000 tons of recycled electronics. The medals in Tokyo weigh about 1.2 pounds each. If they were all made of pure gold that would end up costing close to $32,000 per medal, based on current market prices for gold. So you can see why they opted for the coated instead.

Now if you ever meet someone who has an Olympic gold medal you can share this with them!

 

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Anna & Raven’s Japantastic!

Anna & Raven’s Japantastic!

The Olympics aren’t just great, they’re Japan-tastic! The biggest, ridiculous stories out of Tokyo including what bikini bottoms and Pink have in common.

Tuesday July 27, 2021: Japan-Tastic!; How To Make Friends; Appropriate Texting Time

Tuesday July 27, 2021: Japan-Tastic!; How To Make Friends; Appropriate Texting Time

Raven’s acting funny this morning.  He’s tense, hyper and anxious, but it has nothing to do with caffeine… (:17)

How do you make friends as an adult?  Anna read a stat about the number of adults who say they have no close friends, and she couldn’t believe how high it was!  (3:32)

Parents deserve to have fun too, but if you are bringing your baby HERE, that’s all I need to know about you!  (14:11)

The Olympics are just great, they’re Japan-tastic!  Anna and Raven talk about the biggest stories from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games!  (17:35)

Is there an inappropriate time to text someone?  A woman on the Nextdoor App was outraged that a contractor she wanted to hire texted her back at 5:45AM!  (21:34)

It’s the Producer Olympics!  While the greatest athletes in the world compete in Tokyo, Producer Jon and Producer Sean compete for the glory of…brining Anna and Raven coffee.  (29:06)

Bob and Kristin have an 8-year old son who has been struggling with bullies at school.  Bob says it’s time to sign him up for some self defense classes but Kristin says that more violence is not the answer.  Whose side are you on?  (36:29)

John has got a shot at $700!  All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia (45:41)

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