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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Tuesday January 5: Cooking up a Storm

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: According to a recent survey THIS was the most popular hobby in 2020.

A: Cooking

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Woman Gets Unexpected Help With Her Pay It Forward Idea

With the year we all just went through in 2020 you see more and more people doing good things and paying it forward. Sometimes your good deed gets amplified by the pay it forward gods.

That’s what happened over the holidays when Brittany Scharr a former bartender and restaurant manager in Philadelphia decided to go around to all the restaurants in her town and hand out holiday cards with $100 cash in them to restaurant workers in need. She only planned to do 12 of them but then people caught wind of her idea and started donating money for her to do more. $18,000 later she was able to hand out 100 more cards!!

Such a great story.

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BREAKING: Grammys Postponed

Bummer!

Sources say a combination of health and travel concerns — not least the spike in COVID-19 cases in the show’s planned location of Los Angeles — led the Recording Academy and its network partner CBS to decide to postpone the #Grammys. https://t.co/5GJ49VuvTh

— Variety (@Variety) January 5, 2021

Hopefully they find a way to reschedule later this year. And maybe add in some much deserved nominations for The Weeknd while they’re at it.

My official theory on the @theweeknd vs. #THEGRAMMYS drama… pic.twitter.com/gv18dfH6Es

— Kevin Begley (@KevinBegley) November 25, 2020

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we use “Say Cheese!” when taking a photo?

I’m sure you took a million family photos over the holidays and inevitably someone yelled out “SAY CHEESE!” to get everyone to smile. But why do we do this? Why cheese?

The most popular theory behind it is that the word “cheese” is the perfect term to get you to make a great smile. The “ch” part gets your teeth into proper position while the “ee” parts your lips just enough to see those pearly whites. The earliest recorded moment that someone used it when taking a photo seems to be in the 1940s.

Personally, my photo taking trick has always been to laugh a little bit just before the photo is taken.

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The More You Know!

Did you know that the Barbie doll actually has a full name?! We don’t just give away cash when we play Can’t Beat Raven, we also teach you something you may haven’t known before!

What Was Stolen From You?!

Has someone ever stolen something from you? Anna caught someone on camera stealing THIS from her front porch! Get the full story in the podcast.

The Anna & Raven Show: Love at First Sight; Random Thievery; Returning Gifts

Tuesday, Jan 5th, 2021

Do you believe in love at first sight? Anna does, but Raven is skeptical. But what does science say? Anna and Raven talk about a new study in the podcast!

What new laws went into effect in 2021? Some of them make sense, some of them….not so much. Raven has some particularly strong opinions on a new employment law in New York! Get the full details in the podcast. (3:35)

Losing a loved one is always hard. But if you’re on the news, talking about losing that loved one, before they’re even pronounced dead, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:28)

Do you have any potentially hazardous appliances in your house? A fan from Home Depot has been recalled because it’s blades keep flying off and hitting people! Anna and Raven share their own surprisingly dangerous home appliances in the podcast! (11:08)

Has someone ever stolen something from you? Anna caught someone on camera stealing THIS from her front porch! Get the full story in the podcast. (18:22)

Tis the season of returns! Anna’s daughter wants to return a necklace she got for Christmas, but Anna is worried about doing it because of who gave it to her! Find out who it was and what she did in the podcast. (29:15)

Adam and Tiffany are dating and recently moved in together. His parents bought them a couch for Christmas and it was just delivered. She thinks it’s hideous and doesn’t match her vision for their first home. She wants him to ask them to return it, he says you can’t return a gift- especially a couch! She says they were wrong to get them something so personal. Whose side are you on? (39:27)

Does Christ have what it takes to beat Raven and win the $1500 jackpot? Anna made the questions extra hard today, so Chris might have a shot! Find out what happens in the podcast… (45:44)

We Have A “Can’t Beat Raven” Winner!

A big congratulations to Chris for beating Raven at his own game, and getting more pop culture trivia questions right than Raven! Chris earned himself $1,500 meaning we will reset the jackpot to $100 for tomorrow morning.

Ways you can still have fun

Looking for something to do but you’re not sure what’s open? Here are some things you can do.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo – Open Seven Days a Week. Walk the grounds of the Zoo. You must purchase your tickets in advance.

Catch a movie or show at the Ridgefield Playhouse!

The Maritime Aquarium – Open Daily 9am-5pm. Purchase tickets in advance. See a movie in the IMAX Theater before it’s demolished for the new railroad bridge.

Head to Sports Center of Connecticut for Ice Skating, Driving Range and more.

Support the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport by catching the Terrapin the Grateful Dead Experience Benefit Concert from home Friday January 15th.

Race at RPM in Stamford. The thrill of competitive racing in a safe and authentic environment. With Italian-made go-karts on European-style tracks. Challenge yourself to push your limits and fulfill your need for speed.

Watch a movie or book a Private Movie Party at Bowtie Ultimate Majestic Stamford or Bowtie Royale Norwalk

Do the indoor Ropes Course and experience IT at Jordan’s Furniture in New Haven.

Explore more at CT’s Tourism site

Things to Know Tuesday January 5th

State vaccine committee could tweak rollout timing in the coming weeks WFSB

Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake WFSB

Fired Shelton police officer hired in Fairfield CT Post

‘Optimistic’: CIAC, DPH meet about winter season outlook CT Post

Father of Sandy Hook victim wore disguise to hide identity for ’60 Minutes’ interview CT Post

New DPH report shows where COVID clusters may spread WFSB

Pandemic and unrest fuel the biggest National Guard mobilization since World War II The Hour

Bill Gates Predicts When the Pandemic Will End The Hour

Darien parents petition against delayed return to in-person learning Stamford Advocate

Connecticut leads in COVID-19 vaccine distribution in nursing homes; ranks 6th in U.S. overall WTNH