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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why can you see your breath when it’s cold?

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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Does This Light Make Me Look Pretty?

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?!

The Anna & Raven Show: Raven’s First Baby Shower; Hallmark Movies; Why Can’t We Be Friends

Tuesday November 17th, 2020

75% of people eat the exact same thing for Thanksgiving dinner. But some people include some seriously WEIRD food in their feast. Oyster stuffing, Tomato Pudding, ANCHOVIES!? And you won’t believe what Anna’s Dad insists on eating on Turkey Day!

Raven went to his first baby show over the weekend and it was…fun? Apparently he had a blast playing the games and enjoyed the full bar, but you won’t believe what his favorite part was! Find out what he liked best, and what grade he would give the shower, in the podcast! (7:19)

Quitting smoking can be hard, no judgement, but if you smoke right next to the door, that’s all I need to know about you! Anna and Raven talk about proper smoking etiquette, and talk about what the appropriate speed is when you’re driving in the fast lane. (11:18)

Why Can’t We Be Friends – It’s been a stressful Fall with the election going on. People are feeling more divided than ever, but does it have to be this way? Anna and Raven talk to kids to find out what they love about their best friend, and guess what? It has nothing to do with their politics! Find out what they said below, the last answer is gonna break your heart (in a good way)! (15:06)

Hallmark Christmas movies can get a little ridiculous, but Anna insists she is an expert at Christmas movie trivia! So Raven puts her to the test with a game of Two Truths and a Lie. Raven reads 3 Christmas movie plots, only two of which are real. Anna has to guess which one is fake, and you won’t believe how crazy some of these movies are! Find out how she did in the podcast. (19:04)

Everyone makes parenting mistakes every once in a while, but Anna had an interaction with her daughter this weekend that might have really hurt her daughter’s feelings! What do you think, was Anna out of line? Get the full story in the podcast! (23:03)

Couples Court: Leah gets a lot of flirtatious comments from men on her social media pages. She thinks it’s innocent. Her husband thinks that these guys are taking it too far and she should respond to them or allow him to do so. Leah says no! She thinks it will come off as mean or rude. Whose side are you on? (30:41)

Raven won yesterday, but only time will tell if this is the beginning of a new winning streak! Does Rene have what it takes to beat Raven? Find out in the podcast! (36:58)

Things to Know Tuesday November 17th

Police: No injuries in I-95 crash that closed lanes for hours in Fairfield CT Post

No lockdown as cases rise but governors join in rules for college students CT Post

WestportNow to cease publication at end of November CTPost

Secretary of veterans affairs to visit site of deadly explosion in West Haven WFSB

CIAC to meet this morning about the fate of high school winter sports WFSB

Wilton school switches to remote as 100 students quarantined The Hour

Amid ‘earthy taste’ and smell complaints, Norwalk buys water from Aquarion The Hour

Stop & Shop to offer free COVID vaccines when available Stamford Advocate

The Big E is selling ‘golden tickets’ for lifetime entry Stamford Advocate

Bradley Airport to release holiday travel guidelines WTNH

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Monday November 16th: Guy’s Closet Math

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: The average guy owns 11 of these. What is it?

A: Hats

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Two Dad’s Show Off Baking Skills To Help People During Pandemic

You know what they say… if life gives you a global pandemic, bake cookies! I’m not sure that’s actually what they say, but for these two dad’s in Pennsylvania it is.

Jeremy and Scott who are good friends have been at the forefront of a movement to bake cookies for first responders and business owners during the pandemic. They’ve already delivered more than 15,000 cookies since April.

They started the charity called Cookies for Caregivers to thank first responders and local business owners working during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been keeping it going all year. They both say that it’s been a great way to stay busy, keep their minds off the pandemic, and do something good for others. After all, everybody enjoys a good cookie right? Yum.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do ballpoint pens have a hole in the top of the cap?

You’ve seen it before when using a black or blue ballpoint pen. The little hole in the top of the pen cap. But why?

It’s actually for a very good reason that could save lives! The purpose of the hole is so in the event that someone accidently swallows the pen cap air can still flow through and the person won’t choke or lose their breathing. This can happen to anyone kids or adults. It can be avoided by not chewing on your pens which is a bad habit for a lot of people. But if it does happen, now you know what that little hole is for.

Thank you pen companies, for looking out for our safety,

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But Where Did It Come From?…

Anna got a gift for her 40th birthday that know she knows said they got for her…So she is asking everyone’s else out there if they know who sent it to her. Was it you?!

The Anna & Raven Show: Skipping Showers; Dad-ism’s; The Happy Birthday Song

Monday November 16th, 2020

What did you do this weekend that you didn’t get credit for? Raven raked the leaves and cut the grass this weekend, and his wife made sure she thanked him. But then, he did his neighbor a HUGE favor, and didn’t hear a word! Find out what he did in the podcast! (00:00)

Anna’s youngest daughter turned two over the weekend, and Anna noticed that even at two years old, her daughter seemed uncomfortable when everyone sang her “Happy Birthday”. What do you do when people sing you the happy birthday song? Do you just stand there? Do you sing-along? Do you CONDUCT? Find out what your reaction says about you in the podcast! (7:10)

If you cause mayhem in the parking lot when you’re behind the wheel, that’s all I need to know about you! Anna had a crazy experience in a store parking lot over the weekend. Find out what happened and how she handled it in the podcast! (10:15)

Whats the longest you’ve ever gone without showering? You won’t believe how long this celebrity went without showering OR brushing his teeth! Could you make it that long? Get the full story in the podcast! (13:36)

What’s the ultimate Dad-ism? Did your Dad have a favorite saying when you were growing up? “Dress for the job you want”? “Get a job”? “Ask your mother”? Anna brought in some audio of something her Dad always said to her. Check it out in the podcast! (20:16)

Rich has decided that they need to spend more “screen free” time in their bedroom so he has removed the TV and said she can no longer be on her phone while in bed. Candance thinks her husband has lost his mind. She spends all day running around from work to taking care of the family and when she finally gets to bed, she enjoys watching her shows and playing on her phones. Was he out of line for removing the screens without her consent? Whose side are you on? (26:37)

The jackpot may have reset, but 100 bucks is 100 bucks! Does Josh have the pop culture knowledge necessary to beat Raven? (31:33)

Things to Know Monday November 16th

Lamont: Governors planning COVID policy for college students returning home CT Post

People pulled from rocks off Bridgeport’s Seaside Park CT Post

Testani: Bridgeport Public Schools closed Monday due to ‘staffing concerns’ CT Post

Thousands of customers remain in the dark this morning WFSB

Storm damage closes Sherwood Island State Park in Westport The Hour

SpaceX speeding astronauts to space station in milestone flight The Hour

2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in U.S. tests The Hour

Hurricanes are becoming turbocharged-and harder to predict Stamford Advocate

Guilford scientist’s rapid COVID-19 home test going into mass production WTNH

Blumenthal, Murphy, Bysiewicz self-isolating after governor’s spokesman tests positive for COVID New Haven Register