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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Couple Recreates Wedding Photos On 50th Anniversary

What a great idea. This couple in Iowa decided to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in a really fun way. By retaking their wedding photos in the same church they were married in back in 1971.

The bride even wore her same wedding dress from that day. And the groom found a similar looking suit. They posed the same way and everything. This is definitely an idea I might have to steal for when my wife and I get to our 50th. 47 years to go!

See all the photos here.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Are babies really born without kneecaps?

Ever since I became a father two years ago I’ve heard this from people. That babies don’t have kneecaps when they are born.

This is only half true it turns out. Babies do technically have kneecaps when they are born, the knees just haven’t hardened yet. They actually remain as soft cartilage during childhood until they grow up and it turns into bone.

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When Do You End Up Having Lunch?

We are up earlier, so we usually end up having lunch earlier than the typical person. When do you eat your lunch?

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Is The Pen Mightier Than The Keyboard?

Do you have a good memory? Studies show that writing something with a pen can help you remember it better than just typing, so Anna and Raven decide to put it to the test! Anna is going to type 10 random words, and Raven is going to write the same words on paper with a pen. Is the pen mightier than the keyboard? Find out in the podcast

Thursday March 25th 2021: Raven Picks ‘Em; First Email Address: Pen vs. Keyboard

Do you ever get a song stuck in your head and just can’t get it out? A study came out that determined the top 9 catchiest songs ever, and Lady Gaga appears on the list 3 times! But the number one song is one that has been stuck in every parent’s since 2016!

Every week, Anna picks three wild news stories, and Raven picks one of them to discuss further! What will Raven pick this week? The choices are between two women getting into a fist fight on a plane, a Disney employee taste testing the fountain water, and a man carrying a baby into an elephant enclosure! (3:41)

Home renovations are stressful and time consuming, but if the contractor takes a month to do a week long job, that’s all I need to know about them! (7:06)

What was your first email address? Was it something boring like [email protected]? Or was it something crazy? Anna’s friend is a personal trainer and her email address is borderline inappropriate! (9:50)

March Gladness continues! Anna and Raven take your votes to see what makes you happier! Today’s matchup is between two defenders of delight; Puppy Kisses vs. Getting a Warning When You’re Pulled Over! Find out who wins in the podcast and vote online or call in to vote for tomorrow’s match-up! (19:10)

Gianna’s mother has asked her boyfriend, Chris, to bar-tend her sister’s engagement party. He said yes, but then asked his girlfriend how much he should charge her mom. Gianna thinks you can’t charge her mom to be a bartender! Chris says that it’s his career, why wouldn’t he? He’s providing a service, if she came to the bar where he worked, he would have to charge her for a drink, what’s the difference? He’ll give her a discount but can’t just work for four hours for free. What do you think? (31:22)

Joy and her team think they have what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can they win the $1300 jackpot? (38:11)

Things to Know Thursday March 25th

Verizon to begin using 5G technology to provide home broadband service in CT CT Post

Transportation Committee approves bill to allow direct electric vehicle sales in CT CT Post

Will you be able to wager on UConn sports in CT? Don’t bet on it CT Post

What to watch for at Biden’s first presidential news conference WFSB

Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs testify before Congress on misinformation WFSB

Norwalk, McMahon baseball teams return with new coaches The Hour

Cobb’s Mill Inn could become an event space in Weston again The Hour

Norwalk’s Oak Hills golf course raises annual pass rates, rakes in $130K The Hour

Amazon Prime Video to stream 21 Yankees games Stamford Advocate

CT ranks #3 in COVID vaccine distribution nationwide, but cases with variants are rising WTNH

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 18% of people say they never do this during dinner. What is it?

All this week win tickets to Maroon 5’s live stream concert next Tuesday March 30th. American Express Unstaged with Maroon5 exclusively on Livenow.

Here was today’s question if you missed it…

Q: 18% of people say they never do this during dinner. What is it?

A: Watch TV!

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: The Return of Spring Sports In Connecticut Is On Deck

Very exciting news if you have kids who play spring sports. The CIAC recently announced the return of spring sports, with certain COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Here is the full plan.

Basically spring sports can all return at the end of this month. This is great news for student athletes in Connecticut. It’s so important to be able to compete and get outside for some fresh air at the same time. It also brings a feeling of normally back to our lives which we all crave any way we can get it right about now.

Good luck to all the teams, athletes, and coaches this spring!

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does Space smell like?

There are only a handful of people on the planet who know the answer to this one. Astronauts who have been in space. I’ve always wondered this, what does Space smell like? Does it even have a smell? Apparently the answer is yes.

Most former and current astronauts have all said the same thing when it comes to what they smell on spacewalks while floating at zero gravity. The distinct odor that always lingers they describe as hot metal or a searing steak. What a minute… Space smells like steak?! Get me on the next shuttle please. I need to eat a medium rare ribeye while looking back at Earth immediately.

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Strike A Pose…I Guess?

Ever wonder what Anna & Raven are up to when the microphones go off? Here is a little sneak peak of what they do…Or put up with!