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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do they use roman numerals to name the Super Bowl?

With the Super Bowl coming up one Sunday there’s one thing I’ve always wondered. Why do they use roman numerals to name each game? So this year is Super bowl LV (55).

The Roman numeral system was put into place originally so there would be no confusion about which Super Bowl it was. Because the actual game is always played in the year after the regular season year. For example, this year’s game technically by a calendar the “2021 Super Bowl”, but the winner will be the champion of the 2020 NFL season. Numbering the games with roman numerals avoids any confusion.

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The Star Spangled Banner

Earlier today Anna & Raven were discussing some of the worst performances of the “Star Spangled Banner”. So to level the playing field, we asked them to recite the lyrics word for word. Can they make it through?

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The Star “Mangled” Banner

Most people agree that Whitney Houston did the best version of the Star Spangled Banner, but who did the WORST version? Anna and Raven go through some of the worst versions of the national anthem and pick their (least) favorites!

Thursday Feb 4th, 2021: How Smart is Your Dog?; CDC Super Bowl; Are You Still An Uncle?

Most people have spent the last year, in quarantine with their family. But if you got to pick who you quarantined with, who would you pick? Anna and Raven thought about it, and they definitely didn’t pick their families!

Emojis can be a useful way to convey tone in a text message or email, but if you use emojis as an excuse to say THIS, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:35)

The CDC has released their suggestions for Covid-safe Superbowl Parties and Anna and Raven…have some questions. Could you make it through the Super Bowl without raising your voice? Get the full CDC list in the podcast! (9:45)

Did you know that Tom Brady drinks half his body weight in ounces of water every day? Yesterday Anna and Raven asked Producer Jon to try it, and today he reveals the transformative effects it had on his body! (13:26)

How smart is your dog? The average dog can remember 165 words, but can they spell? Anna claims her dog can, and she has proof! (16:23)

Brenda’s sister is upset that their children call a family friend “Aunt Caroline”. She insists that only blood relatives deserve the “aunt” title and wants them to tell the kids to stop calling her that. Brenda’s husband, Josh, doesn’t see what the big deal is about any of this. What do you think? Should non-related family friends “get” the title aunt or uncle? (26:17)

If you get divorced, does your ex still get to be called Aunt/Uncle by your nieces and nephews? Anna and Raven got a call about this and they have VERY different opinions on it! Find out what they think in the podcast! (33:30)

Raven is on a roll with 21 victories in a row! Does Chris have what it takes to beat him and claim the $2,200 prize? (39:16)

Things to Know Thursday February 4th

‘I didn’t do it’: Michelle Troconis proclaims innocence in Jennifer Dulos case in newly released video interview CT Post

Need to renew a CT driver’s license? Now you can do it online CT Post

Atlantic Standard Time? Bill would move CT into a new time zone CT Post

People 65 and older could be 10 days away from getting the COVID vaccine WFSB

Another 779,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week WFSB

Here’s the new Democratic plan for $1,400 stimulus checks The Hour

Maritime Aquarium seal predicts Tampa Bay to win Super Bowl The Hour

Researchers: Potentially vaccine resistant COVID mutation detected in CT The Hour

12 people win big on CT lottery tickets in January Stamford Advocate

Local church is hidden gem, serving as pillar for Black community in Greenwich WTNH

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Super Bowl Weekend Is The Slowest Weekend Of The Year For THIS. What is it?

Here is today’s “I Should Have Known That!” question…

Q: Super Bowl Weekend Is The Slowest Weekend Of The Year For THIS what is it?

A: Weddings

Congrats to Clara! She won 2 tickets to see The Weeknd at Mohegan Sun next year. February 6th 2022.

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Best Dad Ever Builds Kids Their Own Rollercoaster!

Just went you thought YOU were the best parent ever, along comes this guy in Florida out here building his kids their own amusement park rides.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called “Grape Nut” cereal?

Ah yes, the horrible Grape-Nut cereal shortage of 2021! You may have heard the buzz lately about how you can’t find Grape-Nut cereal anywhere. The company says the product won’t be back on shelves until March 2021.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve never actually had Grape-Nuts. I have seen the box sitting next to all the other cereals I buy and it doesn’t look like grapes or nuts. So what exactly is a Grape-Nut? and why is it called that?

I went right to the source on at their website grapenuts.com and got this answer:

Grape-Nuts actually contains neither grapes nor nuts. It’s made from wheat and barley. So, why is it called Grape-Nuts? As with many great emblems in history, there are two versions of the story. One says that Mr. Post believed glucose, which he called “grape sugar,” formed during the baking process. This, combined with the nutty flavor of the cereal, is said to have inspired its name. Another explanation claims that the cereal got its name from its resemblance to grape seeds, or grape “nuts.”

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The Weight Debate

Raven says he weighs as much as Producer Jon, so we just had to see if he was right. Do you think they will weigh the same?

Another Wellness Wednesday Tip From Anna & Raven!

What if there was a quick, easy and free way to automatically help relieve stress? Well, there is, but you may not want to do it in front of your kids! Get the full story in the podcast!

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