All this week you’re playing to win a Christmas Tree from Maple Row Tree Farm in Easton.
Here was the question from today. Play every day this week at 4:30pm to win.
Q: Men who have THIS their dating profile pictures get three times more matches.
A: Facial hair
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Alright parents, you may or may not want to hide this story from your kids if they love video games. All that gaming during lockdowns this year could in fact be helping their mental health!
In a study published by the University of Oxford they found that people who played video games had increased mental well-being due to many different factors. It found that certain games can provide positive or even calming stimulation to the mind. The reason for this, according to the study, is due what gaming provides the mind. Things like interacting with well-designed characters, dialogue, or storylines which can be even more engaging in videos games than they are when a person is watching movies. When you’re playing the video game you get to act out the story instead of just watching it.
They even found that old school games like Tetris can place you in a mindset that can reduce anxiety and can help prepare for stressful situations. There ya go, parents!
Super interesting! Play on, kids.
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With winter right around the corner it’s time to break out all the winter clothing from the basement. Including your fun pom-pom hats and beanies! Which is today’s Mundane Mystery.
Why do winter hats have that pom-pom on top?
It’s not just for style and to look cute. Even though it does serve that purpose as well. These pom-poms actually had a real function at one point in history. French sailors used to wear hats with the pom-poms on them so they wouldn’t bang their head on the low ceilings of the ship and get hurt while out at sea when the waters got rough.
So if you plan on doing any winter boating this season make sure you pack your winter pom-pom hat.
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After cooking up some Thanksgiving goodies in the air fryer, we must ask, would you still eat this?
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Wednesday November 18th, 2020
Thanksgiving will be a little smaller this year, which has led to some awkward conversations with family members! How do you tell someone in your family they can’t come to dinner this year? Anna and Raven talk to etiquette expert Karen Thomas about how to handle those delicate conversations. Find out what she suggests in the podcast!
It’s one of the biggest gifts of this holiday season. It’s the most popular kitchen appliance since the George Forman Grill. And Anna is calling it the greatest invention of our time! The Air Fryer is the must-have appliance of 2020, and Anna brought her’s into the studio to test out how it does on Thanksgiving food. How does the Air Fryer hold up to America’s signature feast? Find out in the podcast! (03:59)
Handwashing can be tedious, and dry skin is definitely a thing, but if you think using MOUTHWASH is a good alternative, that’s all I need to know about you! A new study went viral that says rinsing your mouth with mouthwash is more effective than hand-washing at preventing Covid! Raven also shares the weird way his neighbor walks the dog. Get the full story in the podcast! (11:04)
There’s such a thing as good school lunches, and there’s definitely such a thing as bad school lunches, but have you ever heard of a school lunch being TOO good? You won’t believe what one school said to a parent about the way she packs her daughter’s lunch! Get the full story in the podcast. (14:50)
Wellness Wednesday – What if there was an easy way to boost morale for everyone in your office? Turns out it’s as easy as playing the right music! If you play 3 upbeat songs in a row, it will improve the mood of everyone around you. Anna and Raven share their favorite 3 songs, and Anna reveals what the “scientifically proven” happiest song of all time is! Find out what it is in the podcast! (22:40)
Yesterday, Anna was worried that she hurt her oldest daughter’s feelings after beating her in a game of “Operation”. She was so worried about it, she had child psychologist Dr. Joe Schippa call in and give her some advice on how to handle competitiveness between parent and child! Find out what he had to say in the podcast! (26:40)
They’re calling it the COVID Charlie Brown Tree! The Rockefeller Christmas tree this year is a little disappointing to say the least. Who thought that a 77 foot tree could be that much of a let-down? What’s the worst tree you’ve ever had? Anna and Raven talk to callers and Raven talks about the time he returned THREE Christmas trees one year. Get the full story in the podcast! (30:35)
Couples Court: Blaine and Luke’s neighborhood has had many car break-ins over the last few weeks. Luke has teamed up with two of the neighbors to conduct a “stake out”. Blaine thinks he’s lost his mind. What adult hides outside all night? Plus, if he does catch someone, what will he do? It’s dangerous! Luke thinks he’ll be able to get better video footage for police and will be able to scare these people out of their neighborhood for good. Thoughts? (34:35)
Can’t Beat Raven – Raven’s winning streak continues, but maybe Joanne can knock him off his game? Will the jackpot rise to $400, or will Joanne get some extra holiday shopping money? (40:35)
All this week you’re playing to win a Christmas Tree from Maple Row Tree Farm in Easton.
Here was the question from today. Play every day this week at 4:30pm to win.
Q: This is the #1 item people lose in their house.
A: Socks
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If you’re trying to prevent people from breaking into your house it seems pretty dumb to leave a key in the most obvious place for robbers to find it, under your welcome mat right? Not for this guy who posted a video on TikTok explaining why he does it. It’s actually one of the nicest most caring things I’ve ever seen.
He explains that the key actually opens a safe deposit box at his bank. The hope is that they take the key there where they’ll find money and a self-help book so they can use it to get back on their feet.
Brilliant!
@everydayalexImagine if someone duets this #fyp #viral #comedy #MotivationMonday♬ original sound – Alex Biron
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Now that it’s getting cold out you’ve probably noticed you can see your breath outside again. I noticed it for the first time this season last weekend. But why does this happen?
Here is the best explanation why that I found via childrensmuseum.org
When you breathe in (inhale), your body takes in oxygen from the air. And when you breathe out (exhale), your lungs put carbon dioxide back into the air.
However, the breath you exhale doesn’t only contain carbon dioxide. It also contains moisture from your mouth and lungs. This moisture is in the form of water vapor, the gas form of water.
The environment inside of your lungs is warm, providing the energy needed for water to stay in its gas form.
when you step outside into cold temperatures and exhale, the cold air around you doesn’t give off enough energy to keep the water molecules moving around, and they end up packing themselves close together. This causes the moisture in your breath to condense (change into either liquid or solid forms of water), forming a little cloud in the air.
You’ll usually be able to see your breath when it gets to 45 degrees Fahrenheit and below.
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Anna had bought a new light to help increase the brightness in our videos, so she takes the time and puts the product to the test! Does it make her look prettier?!