MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does SPF stand for? How do they come up with the number?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does SPF stand for? How do they come up with the number?

Summer is officially here and I hope you’re using the correct SPF sunscreen. But what does SPF stand for? And how do they come up with the number?

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and the number beside it tell you how well the sunscreen protects your skin against sunburn. But there is a very specific formula they use to determine which SPF is for you.

Here is how it’s explained:  The number of seconds it takes a patch of skin to slightly redden when covered in sunscreen is divided by the number of seconds it takes to slightly redden when there is no sunscreen applied. Say it took 300 seconds for skin to burn with sunscreen, and 10 seconds to burn without it. 300 is divided by 10, which is 30. The SPF is 30.

Interesting! I’m usually an SPF 50 or higher. Have to keep these sunburns away.

 

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Anna & Raven’s “Would You Rather…”

Anna & Raven’s “Would You Rather…”

Time to break out another “Would You Rather” question. We swear these questions keep getting more and more weird! 🤣 Also can’t believe Anna didn’t know who one of the two choices were! Did you know who it was!?

Thursday June 24, 2021:  Lost A Bet; The Right Age; Set Off The Alarm

Thursday June 24, 2021: Lost A Bet; The Right Age; Set Off The Alarm

Anna read an article about celebrities who ended up marrying fans of theirs, which reminded Raven of the time a famous singer came on to him!  (:30)

It’s time for Raven Picks ‘Em, where Anna picks three trending news stories and Raven chooses one to discuss!  This week’s options are; Britney’s conservatorship, The Pope shaking hands with Spider Man, and medical drama on Jeopardy!  (4:28)

Everyone loves girl scout cookies, but if you’re the person aggressively selling things to your co-workers, that’s all I need to know about you!  (8:27)

Have you ever lost a bet?  A man over the weekend had to spend 24 hours in a waffle house after losing a bet, but that’s got nothing on what Producer Sean had to do! (12:13)

Producer Sean has a new girlfriend!  Since Anna and Raven have each been married for over a decade, they talked to Sean about the new modern rules of dating.  (18:24)

Anna is having a tough time figuring out if her pre-teen daughter is old enough for certain freedoms and responsibilities.  So she decided to ask Raven and the callers what the right age is, and there were definitely some differences of opinion!  (22:08)

Have you ever set off the alarm at a friend’s house?  Anna’s best friend did it at Anna’s house over the weekend, and she almost had a run-in with the police!  (29:20)

John and Gabby are taking a trip with their two teenagers.  John bought first class tickets, but just for him and Gabby, and she thinks that’s not fair!  Whose side are you on?  (36:29)

Mara has got a chance at $1500!  Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize, or will the jackpot continue to rise?  (44:23)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family gets reunited with dog after more than a decade

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family gets reunited with dog after more than a decade

If you’re a dog lover or animal person this story is sure to make your heart melt.

A family over in England just got their dog back after it disappeared from their yard as a puppy 11 YEARS AGO! Someone had found it on the street when it went missing. They brought it to a vet who scanned its microchip. That’s how they were able to eventually track it back to the owners. Its name is Crumpet, and they family still doesn’t know whether the dog was stolen 11 years ago or just walked off and got lost. Either way they’re just glad to have their dog back safe and sound. Even if it’s more than a decade later.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Hot water freezes faster than cold water. Why?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Hot water freezes faster than cold water. Why?

This doesn’t make any sense in my head but science proves it to be true. Hot water does in fact freeze faster than cold water. Here’s why…

It’s something called the Mpemba Effect. The theory behind it is that the molecules in hot water are more stretched out, which allows them to release energy faster and freeze quicker. Science!

I may have to try it to test out this theory when I get home.

 

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Anna & Raven: A Dream To Remember

Anna & Raven: A Dream To Remember

Did you ever have a dream as a child that was so traumatizing that you remember it now? One caller’s dream was not only creepy but might’ve also been a premonition that saved his life!

Wednesday June 23, 2021: Wellness Wednesday; What’s Easier When You’re Older; Creepiest Dream Ever

Wednesday June 23, 2021: Wellness Wednesday; What’s Easier When You’re Older; Creepiest Dream Ever

How much money would it take for you to give up social media forever?  A recent study asked this exact question, and Anna couldn’t believe how high the figure was for some people!  (:30)

Getting old can be hard, but what get’s easier as you get older?  Anna feels like she has more confidence in a lot of areas of her life, but Raven has noticed improvements in more subtle ways…  (2:52)

Are you drinking enough water?  Turns out that 70% of American’s aren’t, but Anna and Raven have a quick and easy test to check if you’re properly hydrated!  (10:15)

Milk can be high in calories and tough to digest for some people, but if you decide to put THIS in your cereal instead, that’s all I need to know about you!  (14:14)

The quarantine has changed a lot of things, one of which is buffets!  Anna went to her favorite Sushi buffet last night, and she’s not sure she’s a fan of the new way they serve food!  (17:59)

What’s the creepiest dream you’ve ever had?  One caller’s dream was not only creepy, but might’ve also been a premonition that saved his life!  (21:58)

Anna bought a special piece of clothing recently.  At first she felt like she was giving up by buying it, but now she’s so glad she did!  (29:35)

A video of a man shoplifting has gone viral, and you won’t believe how the people at the store reacted!  (33:02)

Kevin and Sasha are expecting their first child and Sasha wants to go on a Baby Moon with Kevin while it’s still just the two of them.  Kevin says that this is a waste of money, and they should be saving for the baby!  Whose side are you on?  (36:51)

Raven is on a role and the jackpot is up to $1,400!  Does Greg have what it takes to beat him at pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (43:28)