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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we shake hands?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we shake hands?

Now that things are starting to slowly get back to normal people are starting to shake hands again. I shook someone’s hand at lunch today for the first time in months and it felt amazing.

But why do we even shake hands in the first place? Where did it start and why?

The concept of hand shaking as a greeting started back in ancient times when everyone would carry weapons like swords with them in case of battle. They way you would prove to someone that you could be trusted and are not carrying a weapon would be to reach out and shake their hand. Then we’ve just done it every since.

 

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How Close Is “Too Close” When Dancing?

How Close Is “Too Close” When Dancing?

Prom is here! Anna & Raven wanted to show you what the appropriate distance for dancing should be, so they had Producer Jon and Producer Sean demonstrate! 🤣 💃🕺

Thursday May 27, 2021: Rules of Dating; Extra-Marital Affairs Made Easy; Raven Picks ‘Em

Thursday May 27, 2021: Rules of Dating; Extra-Marital Affairs Made Easy; Raven Picks ‘Em

Everyone wants to live to a ripe old age, but how old is too old?  Scientists have determined the maximum possible human age and honestly who wants to live this long?  (:30)

Have you ever heard of lawn striping?  Anna and Raven discuss how a great lawn can increase the value of your home, with a little help from their friend Larry The Lawn Guy!  (3:56)

Would you ever have an affair at the workplace?  Anna and Raven spoke to Paul Keable, Chief Strategy Officer at AshleyMadison.com, a dating website dedicated to finding affairs for married people!  (7:54)

It’s one thing to be a big sports fan, but if you do something this disrespectful to a member of the other team, that’s all I need to know about you!  (11:51)

What were the rules you had as a kid when you first started dating?  Anna’s daughter is getting into the dating game and she needs some guidance!  (15:17)

It’s time to play Raven Picks ‘Em, and this week there’s a theme!  Anna picks 3 crazy 911 calls, and Raven chooses one to talk about!  (23:06)

Does it feel like this particular week has been the longest week of your life?  Turns out there’s a scientific reason for that!  (26:54)

How well do you know your partner?  A popular game on Tiktok tests how well you know the people in your life, so Anna and Raven decide to test it out!  (29:58)

Who would have thought that a middle-aged mom could use the pandemic to turn into a Tiktok star?  That’s exactly what acupuncturist Dr. Joy Moy did!  (32:48)

Naomi like to sleep with the TV on, but her husband Eric can’t stand it and wants her to stop!  Whose side are you on?  (36:48)

John has got a shot at $1,800!  All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (43:33)

 

Things to Know Thursday May 27th

Things to Know Thursday May 27th

More bear sightings prompt another warning from Trumbull police CT Post

More than 2,000 Eversource customers affected by outages Wednesday night CT Post

‘We are open for business.’ Lamont urges return to normal as infection rate drops CT Post

Interest in vaccinations increased after CDC announced new mask guidance WFSB

McDonald’s I-95 service plaza workers strike in Branford and Darien The Hour

Norwalk schools administer more than 700 COVID vaccines, officials say The Hour

Trumbull High swimmer Lauren Walsh to compete in U.S. Olympic team trials in Omaha The Hour

CT can’t find enough lifeguards to staff state parks, echoing a national lifeguard shortage Stamford Advocate

Here are the freebies vaccinated people can get with CT’s ‘Summer on Us’ program Stamford Advocate

Ansonia to host CT’s first-ever paranormal convention ‘Paraconn’ this summer WTNH

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: People Have Been Going Tip Crazy Since The Pandemic Started

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: People Have Been Going Tip Crazy Since The Pandemic Started

Good news for anyone in the restaurant or bar industry. Apparently people have been feeling quite generous since covid started.

This one research study was done in Toronto but I’m sure it’s been the case everywhere lately. It found that people started tipping more as soon as the pandemic hit. Before Covid, the average tip for a takeout order was 16.5%.  Then last spring when everything shut down it immediately jumped to 19%. Mostly for takeout orders. During summer 2020 got as high as 22%. I would imagine it’s even higher now.

I have noticed myself tipping more over the past year too. As someone who has waited tables in the past this is great to see. Tip your servers and bartenders this weekend!

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do apples float in water if they’re so heavy?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do apples float in water if they’re so heavy?

It makes no sense! You drop an apple in water you’d expect it to sink with how heavy it is… but nope. Floats to the top. Here is why.

Apples are made up of 25% air. Sure there is skin, seeds, and juices too, but there is enough air to make it float. If something is more dense than water it will sink, it is less dense it will float. Apples are less dense than water, so they float! Pumpkins they same thing. Very heavy, but still float because of all the air.

 

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Wellness Wednesday: Tea Benefits

Wellness Wednesday: Tea Benefits

What if there was a drink that helped you prevent disease and could even help you lose weight? Turns out, the British have had this figured out for centuries!

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