MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we get goosebumps when we’re cold?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we get goosebumps when we’re cold?

It happens all the time when you get chilly. Those hairs on your arm stand up and you get goosebumps. What causes this though?!

It’s all thanks to something called the Arrector pili muscles. They are fan-shaped muscles at the base of each hair follicle. These cause the goosebumps. The way it works is that these muscles contract when the body is cold. They’re trying to generate heat and cause your hair to “stand up straight” on their skin. Actually a pretty cool way that nature is protecting you.

 

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That’s All I Need To Know About You!

That’s All I Need To Know About You!

The lack of socializing might be the hardest part of this pandemic, but if you throw THIS kind of party during quarantine, or really ever, that’s all I need to know about you!

Things to Know Thursday January 14th

Things to Know Thursday January 14th

Fairfield police investigating graffiti spray painted at school CT Post

Spokesman: Lamont recovering at home after hip replacement CT Post

Adults over 75 can register today for COVID vaccines. Here’s how it works. CT Post

Bob and Amy Stefanowski receive NAACP award for mask effort CT Post

Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher dies in Las Vegas, source says CT Post

Darien police identify suspects who vandalized middle school WFSB

Norwalk schools chief proposes $11M budget increase The Hour

Powerball jackpot hits $640M as Mega Millions grows to $750M Stamford Advocate

Stratford’s Athletic Brewing gets a boost from celebrity investors The Hour

Yale’s most popular class can help you be happier, even during a pandemic WTNH

Thursday, Jan 14th, 2021: Cheap v. Frugal; Peleton Instructors; Swinger Parties

Thursday, Jan 14th, 2021: Cheap v. Frugal; Peleton Instructors; Swinger Parties

Be honest, do you remember all of your passwords?  What if not remembering them meant losing over 200 MILLION dollars?!  That’s exactly what’s happening to one guy in the news, and Anna and Raven have some strategies to help him remember!

The lack of socializing might be the hardest part of this pandemic, but if you throw THIS kind of party during quarantine, or really ever, that’s all I need to know about you!  (3:59)

The home fitness industry is one of the few businesses to thrive during the pandemic, but some of these online fitness instructors are a little over the top.  Have you heard some of these Peleton instructors?  Anna and Raven analyze some of their favorites, and try to see if they could make it as a Peleton instructor!  (7:55)

Are you cheap, or are you just frugal?  Anna and Raven talk about the difference and try to determine if they are being cheap or just financially responsible.  (15:29)

Have you ever sent the wrong emoji by accident?  Anna does this ALL THE TIME, and you won’t believe which emoji she accidentally sends the most!  (23:10)

What makes you jealous?  Anna and Raven go over the top 5 things that people envy about each other.  Would you really get jealous about number 4 though?  (26:36)

Angela’s sister-in-law scheduled a baby shower on her 30th birthday and she’s upset about it. She doesn’t want to go because she feels it was rude for sister-in-law for planning a baby shower on her milestone birthday. Her husband Corey (it’s his sister) says that she didn’t do it on purpose, it was just the only day that worked for the family. Corey also said they didn’t have much planned besides a romantic dinner, so what’s the big deal? Whose side are you on?  (33:45)

Jenny has a chance to win $700, all she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she do it, or will Raven’s winning streak continue?  (41:36)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Wednesday January 13: Thankful For This Phrase

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Wednesday January 13: Thankful For This Phrase

Welcome to an all new year of “I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT!”. To kick off 2021 I have these really cool LARQ water bottles for you to win this week. If you haven’t heard of them yet the LARQ Bottle is the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle and water purification system. It uses UV-C LED light to eliminate up to 99.9999% of bio-contaminants from your water and bottle. They’re awesome.

Play every day at 4:30pm to try and win. Here was today’s questions if you missed it:

Q: The average person will say this phrase five times a day, what is it?

A: “Thank You”

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Five Year Old Girl Empties Her Piggy Bank To Help Others

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Five Year Old Girl Empties Her Piggy Bank To Help Others

One of the things that has been heartwarming during this whole pandemic is the amount of good kids have been doing on their own.

This one five-year-old girl spent two weeks making 200 “Happy New Year” cards for people at a nursing home near where she lives in New York.  Her mom says she was worried they were lonely, and came up with the idea herself.  She wanted to buy all gifts too so she emptied out her piggy bank and used that money to do it. Love that.

 

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Infomercial Products

Infomercial Products

Anna tests out the mask bracket! A nifty little device that goes under your mask and makes breathing easier while exercising, allows you to speak more clearly, prevents “maskne” and more! Does it work though?

Nap Troubles

Nap Troubles

Do you have trouble getting your little ones down for a nap? Anna’s two-year-old has been having trouble napping and Anna has resorted to doing THIS to get her to sleep! Find out what it is in the podcast!

Things to Know Wednesday January 13th

Things to Know Wednesday January 13th

Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment after Capitol siege CT Post

Fairfield office building sold for $10M to Norwalk property owner CT Post

Trump approves federal assistance for damage in CT from Tropical Storm Isaias CT Post

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $750 million after no winner; Powerball drawing tonight WFSB

Gov. to deploy more than 100 CT National Guard members to assist in inauguration WFSB

CT to get tens of thousands of additional vaccine doses WFSB

J.R. Romano resigns abruptly as state GOP Chairman The Hour

Norwalk schools report 86 COVID cases during first week back The Hour

Officials: Stamford vaccinating residents 75 and older Stamford Advocate

‘The numbers are going in the wrong direction right now’: CT COVID positivity rate spikes over 10% WTNH