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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Customers Rally To Save Family’s Stolen Pizza Truck

With today (2/9) being National Pizza Day I figured I would make today’s story pizza related.

This couple down in Tampa, FL run their own mobile pizza kitchen and almost had to shut down after someone stole their pizza truck back in November. Can you believe that?! I’m sure they were already struggling from a business standpoint because of the pandemic and now someone steals their whole operation right out from under them. Awful. Luckily their loyal customers came to the rescue and raised over $11,000 online to help buy them a new truck.

You’ve got to love pizza people. Always looking out for one another.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do pizza chef’s toss the dough in the air?

Today (2/9) is National Pizza Day! If you know me at all you know as a lover of all things pizza that I’m very excited about this. Today’s mystery is about the actual making of a pizza. Why do the pizza chef’s always toss the dough up in the air?

Despite what you might think it’s not just for show. Even though it does look pretty cool when they do it. It’s actually the best way to evenly spread out the dough before you make the pizza. It creates a uniform crust and also helps the dough retain moisture.

While it is a practical technique to making the pizza, it is also still celebrated. Dough-spinning has its own professional event where all different teams of pizza lovers compete in acrobatic dough-spinning competitions every year at the World Pizza Championships. How fun is that?!

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The Wheel of Romance!

Anna & Raven have spun the Wheel of Romance, and now have to do whatever it is they landed on for their spouse. What did they both get!?

Tuesday Feb 9th, 2021: Wine Expert; Bulking Season; What Did You Hit?

After this whole GameStop drama, Anna wants to get into the stock market! Only problem is, she has no idea what she’s doing…

Have you ever seen a married couple that’s been together so long, they’ve started to look alike? Turns out, there are actual scientific reasons for it! Anna and Raven take a look at the list, and one of the reasons totally grossed Anna out! (3:14)

It’s one thing to be cuddly and romantic on Valentine’s Day, but if you and your significant other do THIS at a restaurant, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:55)

How long is a bottle of wine good for after you open it? Anna and Raven spoke to Anna Christina, a sommelier (wine expert), and she gave them some great tips on how to keep your wine fresh! Get the answers to all your wine questions in the podcast! (10:25)

Have you ever heard of bulking season? Anna hadn’t, but now she likes the sound of it! Especially the part about the girl scout cookies… (14:23)

Nobody is a great driver the first year they have their license, but some are definitely better than others! What did you hit the first year you had your license? Anna did a number on her garage, and Raven took out a truck bumper. But you won’t believe what he told his mom to try to get out of trouble! (16:51)

With Valentines Day’s coming up, some couples need a little help getting the spark back in their relationship. Anna and Raven spoke to comedian and relationship expert Courtney Davis, and she’s got some tips to heat things up for the holiday! (27:54)

Rick thinks Valentine’s Day is stupid and has said time and time again that it is a fake holiday. His wife, Ashley, says they’ve been married five years and have never once celebrated because of his negative views about Valentine’s Day. She says, enough, she wants roses, candy, the normal stuff. He says it’s out of principle that he won’t participate. Whose side are you on? (35:45)

Linda and the Post office crew are teaming up to take on Raven in pop culture trivia! Will their combined efforts be enough to win the $2500 jackpot? (43:51)

We Have A “Can’t Beat Raven” Winner!

Congratulations to Linda & the post office crew! They finally stopped Raven’s win streak and made themselves $2,500 richer. 🤑 The “Can’t Beat Raven” jackpot resets to $100 tomorrow morning.

We Have A “Can’t Beat Raven” Winner!

Congratulations to Linda! Linda and the post office crew finally put a stop to Raven’s win streak and earned themselves $2,500! Would you have gotten any or all of these questions right?

Things to Know Tuesday February 9th

CT is vaccinating people 65 and up. How do you get one? CT Post

State to close ‘supermax’ prison, Northern Correctional Institution CT Post

Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday WFSB

EARLY WARNING WEATHER ALERT: 2-5 inches of snow possible in parts of the state WFSB

Norwalk family seeks liver donor for nephew The Hour

Man charged in US Capitol riot worked for FBI, lawyer says The Hour

Justice Department drops lawsuit against Melania Trump’s ex-aide The Hour

Norden Place application withdrawn Nancy on Norwalk

Stamford to turn downtown block into pedestrian promenade Stamford Advocate

CT public works departments worried their budgets are going to dry up as more snow piles up WTNH

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 29% of men have borrowed this from their significant other. What is it?

It’s Sweethearts Week on Star 99.9. Every afternoon during I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! I have $100 gift cards to Michaels Jewelers for you to win.

Here’s today’s question:

Q: 29% of men have borrowed this from their significant other. What is it?

A: Deodorant!

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Losing Team’s Merchandise From The Super Bowl Goes To A Great Cause

Every year the NFL has to make merchandise for both teams playing in the Super Bowl so the winning team can have their shirts and hats right away and all the product can be on sale for fans. I’ve always heard the rumor that the losing team’s product gets sent to people in need so it doesn’t go to waste. Turns out that is true!

There is a charitable organization based out of Virginia called Good360 who does all the distributing to those in need overseas. It’s usually shirts, hats and sweatshirts. Luckily the coronavirus pandemic won’t affect the process this year either. In fact, it might actually help even more than year’s past since there are branded face masks as part of the items donated.

Good to know there will be people getting helped, even if they think the Chiefs are the Super Bowl champs.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How does quicksand form?

You may have seen this crazy story last week in Milford where two women noticed some quicksand as they were walking on Walnut Beach.

That got me thinking, how does quicksand even form?

via wikipedia:

Quicksand is a colloid consisting of fine granular material (such as sand, silt or clay) and water. Quicksand forms in saturated loose sand when the sand is suddenly agitated. When water in the sand cannot escape, it creates a liquefied soil that loses strength and cannot support weight.

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