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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Out of Work Cleaning Lady Gets Surprised With New Penthouse Apartment

This might be my favorite Tell Me Something Good story of all time.

A cleaning lady in New York City recently lost her job during COVID, and had to move in with her sister after working at the same upscale apartment building for 20 years.

All of her customers who live in the building love her. So they decided to pool their money and move her into the PENTHOUSE on the top floor. They’re also covering her rent for two years, and the big reveal was all caught on video. She thought she was there to clean the place, but then the owner of the building handed her the keys. Her reaction is incredible. Love it.

Loyal cleaning woman who hit hard times during the Pandemic was given an apartment thanks to all the people who lived where she worked. She’s given a 2 year lease. from r/nextfuckinglevel

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is ice slippery?

With the snow coming down this afternoon I thought this would be a good mystery for today.

Anytime you see ice even though it’s solid frozen water there is always a layer of liquid on the surface which makes it slippery. Even in the coldest temperatures hundreds of degrees below zero, there is still a tiny layer of fluid. That is what cause you to fall if you’re not careful.

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Anna & Raven Are Having A Pen Problem…

Anna & Raven have been losing pens left and right and they think they know exactly who the cause of it all is…

Choice Pet Celebrates the Opening of Their Ridgefield Store

Choice Pet, the Connecticut based pet specialty retailer, announces the Grand Opening of their Ridgefield, CT location in the former PetValu site at 125 Danbury Road this Saturday, January 30th, 2021. The event, which celebrates the opening of their 15th location and marks 42 years in business in Connecticut, will be held during normal business hours of 8am to 9pm. The whole community is welcome to come visit and enjoy the Choice Pet experience.

Choice Pet was founded in 1979 with a central promise to offer quality, inspiration and choice to pet lovers in the Northeast. Their knowledgeable staff offer a carefully curated selection of natural, organic, holistic, and premium products. Continuing to strive to offer more of the best to the community of pet lovers they serve, the Ridgefield location has been refreshed and updated while maintaining the services the Ridgefield community have come to love and rely on. Choice Pet will continue to offer self-serve baths but now, 20% of all profits from the baths will be donated directly to local animal rescue and welfare organizations. Choice Pet will also continue to operate a renovated and updated grooming center reflective of the Choice Pet experience opening March 1st.

Lawrence Bocchiere, Director of Operations for Choice Pet, says, “We are excited to mark our long-term presence in the Ridgefield community with a day of celebration and we can’t wait to introduce the residents of Ridgefield to Choice Pet. We are always looking for ways to make the experience of having a pet more fulfilling and more convenient by offering our wide selection in our neighborhood locations, as well as the opportunity for curbside pick-up and to shop local online and have items delivered right to your home.”

Choice Pet Ridgefield is proud to be a strong presence in the community, as are all 16 Choice Pet locations throughout the CT, NJ and NY areas. Local ownership, lower prices, knowledgeable staff and the best in organic, grain-free and natural products make Choice Pet a top choice for the highest quality in-store and online shopping experience. For details, directions to all locations, and to shop online,

Visit ChoicePet.com

CEO and Founder of Stylish Spoon Ilana Eck Gives You Tips for Helping Your Family Eat Healthy Without Them Realizing It!

Do you struggle to get your kids to eat healthy? Anna definitely does, so she called in an expert! Ilana Eck is the CEO and Founder of Stylish Spoon, and a healthy-eating influencer. Get her tips for keeping your family healthy in the podcast!

Things to Know Tuesday January 26th

CT Restaurant Relief Fund receives $500,000 donation from DoorDash CT Post

Bridgeport amphitheater on target for spring opening CT Post

NWS: Wintry mix headed to CT with up to 3 inches of snow possible CT Post

Give the neighborhood some breathing room’ Zoning board approves purchase of former Catholic school CT Post

CT still among states with the most COVID-related restrictions, study shows WFSB

Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new Covid-19 variants are circulating, expert says WFSB

Motor vehicle burglaries in Darien nearly double in a year The Hour

Items stolen from vehicles in Irwin Park in New Canaan The Hour

Greenwich police search for missing 15-year-old Stamford Advocate

Darien teachers plan protest in response to in-person learning plans Stamford Advocate

Tuesday Jan 26th, 2021: Do You Wear Your Wedding Ring?; Delivery Fees; Shower Direction

Do you have a piece of clothing that you never wear? Raven has a coat that he almost never wears, which is good because Anna thinks it makes him look like THIS!

Everyone has one or two bad habits, but if you can’t use a pen without doing THIS that’s all I need to know about you! (7:07)

Do you always wear your wedding ring? Anna was on a date with her husband, and she realized he wasn’t wearing it! Do you believe his reason why? (10:50)

How often do you order delivery? Anna likes to get herself a nice Uber Eats meal every once in a while, but these fees are out of control! Anna ordered a small meal just for herself, and you won’t believe what she ended up paying! (18:38)

Raven had a tense moment with a grocery store clerk over the weekend. How would you react in this situation? Get the full story and find out how Raven handled it in the podcast! (22:35)

What direction do you face when you’re in the shower? Anna and Raven didn’t even know this was a debate, but apparently over 20% of people shower like THIS! (30:14)

Megan and Dennis spend a good deal of money on their two-year-old’s daycare. Because of the pandemic, Megan’s pay has been cut and her salary now just covers daycare costs. He thinks that she should just quit and stay home with their daughter. When their daughter starts kindergarten, then she can go back to work. She admits that it’s a bit grim right now, but she still feels like she should work. He doesn’t understand why she wants to work for free when she’s constantly complaining that she wants more time with their daughter and hates working from home. Whose side are you on? (36:30)

The jackpot has now reached $1500! Can Caroline beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (43:15)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Monday January 25: Game Day Ready

All this week you’re playing to win a $50 Big Y gift card to stock up for the Big Game in a few weeks. Play every afternoon at 4:30pm to win.

Here was today’s question if you missed it…

Q: 10% of football fans say they will do this in the next couple of weeks to get ready for the big game. What is it?

A: Buy a new team jersey

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Hotel Chain Goes Above And Beyond For 6-Year-Old’s Birthday

Hotels having been one of the hardest hit industries during covid, so it’s always great to see a story like this.

A kid in the U.K. wanted to celebrate his 6th birthday at his favorite hotel that he and his family usually always vacation to. Sadly he is high risk for covid and they can’t travel. So instead his parents did the next best thing and recreated one of the hotel rooms in their own house for him. The hotel chain heard about it and sent the family a bunch of brand swag for the room so it really felt real. They also gave the family a voucher for a free stay once the pandemic is over.

The photos are great, you can see them here.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do people get down on one knee to propose?

We’ve all been part of a proposal in one way or another. Being proposed to, seeing someone else get engaged, or even being the one getting down on one knee to pop the big question. But why one knee?

The “getting down on one knee” tradition dates all the way back to medieval times in the days of knighthood and chivalry. Knights would traditionally get down on one knee out of respect and loyalty to their lord. If a gentlemen back then was proposing to his lady the courteous thing to do as he declared his love would be to show that same respect and get down on one knee.

We may not have knights in shining armor these days, but the tradition still continues! Hopefully it’s enough for the answer to be “Yes!”

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