MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is The Difference Between A Slurpee And An Icee?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is The Difference Between A Slurpee And An Icee?

You’ve definitely had this question enter your mind while strolling the aisles of 7-Eleven at one time or another. What is the difference between a Slurpee and an Icee?

If you were expecting a big elaborate answer with a breakdown on why they are different, you’d be wrong. Turns out there is actually no difference at all between Slurpees and Icees.  They’re both made by the Icee Company.  Exact same drink.  It’s just that 7-Eleven  has a licensing deal to call them “Slurpees”.

Yum. Try not to get a brain freeze next time you’re enjoying your Slurpee or Icee.

 

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The Anna and Raven Show: Weird Turn-offs, Election Exhaustion and Delivery Room Protocol

The Anna and Raven Show: Weird Turn-offs, Election Exhaustion and Delivery Room Protocol

Friday November 6th, 2020
When will it end!?  Anna and Raven give updates on the election numbers, and start to worry about their own lack of sleep and stress levels.  And has anyone noticed that even the news anchors are starting to look worn out? (00:00)

Are you the best looking sibling in your family?  Anna noticed how good looking this famous news anchor is, but then felt bad for his equally famous (but not as attractive) brother.  Do you agree with her?  Do you have a sibling who’s just obviously hotter than you? (2:53)

Anna has been waiting 12 years to have this argument!  A picture of a husband and wife in a controversial situation has been going viral online, and Anna had the exact same experience happen to her!  Anna and Raven decide who is right and who is wrong.  (6:50)

You know the phrase “don’t cry over spilt milk”?  Well, Anna started crying over forgotten gravy.  And Raven decides that if you’re already gloating about the election results, that’s all he needs to know about you! ((10:49)

Do you have a weird turn-off?  Something that’s a total deal breaker, even if it’s something small and petty?  Someone called in and told Anna and Raven that this one small detail made them not want to date somebody anymore.  Find out what it is, and what turns off Anna and Raven in the Podcast! (14:43)

The election is taking its toll on all of us, the people who are in charge of the Electoral Boards on the news networks are started to looked pretty ragged.  As media professionals themselves, Anna and Raven give their take on what it’s like to spend 24 hours a day on the same story! (25:20)
Raven’s Report Card – Every week Anna chats with Raven’s wife Alicia to see how he’s been behaving as a husband! Have you been a good partner with all this election drama going on? First Raven fell asleep during their election party, but that’s nothing compared to what he did next!  Find out what grade he got in the Podcast. (29:07)
Couples Court – Tom and Alyssa won a virtual fundraiser for their son’s school worth $1000!! After which she was informed the last two years winners returned the prize back to the school for charity. Tom says no way their giving the money back this year!  Get all the details and pick a side, the Couples Court with Anna & Raven! (32:47)

Can you believe the jackpot is 3200!?  Marie takes her shot at defeating Raven and claiming the record-breaking prize for herself!  How did she do?  Only one way to find out… (38:54)

The Anna and Raven Show: Weird Turn-offs, Election Exhaustion, Delivery Room Protocol

The Anna and Raven Show: Weird Turn-offs, Election Exhaustion, Delivery Room Protocol

When will it end!?  Anna and Raven give updates on the election numbers, and start to worry about their own lack of sleep and stress levels.  And has anyone noticed that even the news anchors are starting to look worn out? (00:00)

 

Are you the best looking sibling in your family?  Anna noticed how good looking this famous news anchor is, but then felt bad for his equally famous (but not as attractive) brother.  Do you agree with her?  Do you have a sibling who’s just obviously hotter than you? (2:53)

 

Anna has been waiting 12 years to have this argument!  A picture of a husband and wife in a controversial situation has been going viral online, and Anna had the exact same experience happen to her!  Anna and Raven decide who is right and who is wrong.  (6:50)

 

You know the phrase “don’t cry over spilt milk”?  Well, Anna started crying over forgotten gravy.  And Raven decides that if you’re already gloating about the election results, that’s all he needs to know about you! ((10:49)

 

Do you have a weird turn-off?  Something that’s a total deal breaker, even if it’s something small and petty?  Someone called in and told Anna and Raven that this one small detail made them not want to date somebody anymore.  Find out what it is, and what turns off Anna and Raven in the Podcast! (14:43)

 

The election is taking its toll on all of us, the people who are in charge of the Electoral Boards on the news networks are started to looked pretty ragged.  As media professionals themselves, Anna and Raven give their take on what it’s like to spend 24 hours a day on the same story! (25:20)

 

Raven’s Report Card – Every week Anna chats with Raven’s wife Alicia to see how he’s been behaving as a husband! Have you been a good partner with all this election drama going on? First Raven fell asleep during their election party, but that’s nothing compared to what he did next!  Find out what grade he got in the Podcast. (29:07)

 

Couples Court – Tom and Alyssa won a virtual fundraiser for their son’s school worth $1000!! After which she was informed the last two years winners returned the prize back to the school for charity. Tom says no way their giving the money back this year!  Get all the details and pick a side, the Couples Court with Anna & Raven! (32:47)

 

Can you believe the jackpot is 3200!?  Marie takes her shot at defeating Raven and claiming the record-breaking prize for herself!  How did she do?  Only one way to find out… (38:54)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: You’re Hired!

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: You’re Hired!

It’s been a rough year on so many people because of this pandemic. One of the main impacts has been job loss. But now it looks like the pandemic might eventually mean more jobs to choose from. Which could be good news for you if you recently lost your job.

This new study says companies are now three times more willing to hire people to work remotely from anywhere in the country. That definitely gives you way more options. Good luck out there.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Does It Get Dark Earlier Now?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Does It Get Dark Earlier Now?

Every since last weekend when we turned the clocks back you’ve probably noticed that it’s getting dark much earlier now. Maybe even before you eat dinner! It’s the worst. But why exactly does this even happen?

The reason is “a tilted axis”. When you look at planet earth from space it’s a big sphere, but it’s not a straight big sphere. It’s actually tilted. Roughly about 23.5 degrees on an axis. Because of that tilt it maks the Earth revolve in a way that is not perpendicular to the sun. As the Earth turns parts of it tilt towards the sun while other parts tilt away.

In the summer months the top of the Earth tilts and faces the sun which gives us those glorious long days of sunlight. In the winter (now) it switches and the Northern Hemisphere points away from the sun giving us shorter days and that dreaded early darkness.

So there you go, you can blame the Earth’s tilted axis for these short days.

 

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The Helium Experiment

The Helium Experiment

Anna told Raven you couldn’t get the helium out of this type of balloon, so Raven had Anna put that theory to the test…was she right?!

Things to Know Thursday November 5th

Things to Know Thursday November 5th

ESPN cutting 300 jobs, citing pandemic impact CT Post

FD: High-pressure gas line ruptured on Johnson Street in Bridgeport CT Post

CT attorney general sues to revoke pensions of Perez, Dunn for ‘violating the public trust’ CT Post

Gov. to announce rapid coronavirus test program for CT schools WFSB

Another 751,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week WFSB

2,100 gas customers in Derby, Ansonia see service restored after massive outage WFSB

Denmark finds covid strain that might hamper vaccine effort The Hour

Darien High goes full remote Thursday due to COVID-19 case The Hour

Police: Bridgeport man accused of high-end bicycle theft spree Stamford Advocate

No job losses as Massachusetts firm acquires Stamford IT company Stamford Advocate

The Anna & Raven Show: Election Day or Election Week?

The Anna & Raven Show: Election Day or Election Week?

Thursday November 5th, 2020
There was no way this election was gonna go happen without controversy, and the latest is Sharpie Gate!  People in Arizona are protesting that their ballots weren’t counted because they were given a sharpie to vote with, instead of a pen.  Crazy conspiracy, or do they have a “point”.  Get it? (00:00)

Anna’s uncle was obsessed with the election for months but couldn’t decide who to vote for.  So when the time came to vote, he didn’t, and he said it was because of COVID!  Anna’s not buying it.  Have you used the virus as an excuse to not do something?  Anna and Raven share their covid excuses and take calls. (3:12)
Who doesn’t know where their local liquor store is?  If you’re stress drinking because of the election, but you didn’t know where the closest liquor store is, that’s all Anna needs to know about you.  Also, Raven goes through a catalog from Gwyneth Paltrow’s company Goop.  Selections include a Vulva coloring book, and a lamp made entirely of bread! (9:55)

Anna’s daughter Hayden said that the runner up in the presidential election should just become the Vice President.  Turns out, some of the Founding Fathers’ agreed with her!  Raven (with the help of Wikipedia) breaks down the history behind the rules of Presidential races.  (13:25)
Who doesn’t love a nice five ‘clock shadow on a guy?  Turns out, voters don’t.  Have you noticed that no recent Presidents’ have had facial hair?  There’s a reason, and Anna gets to bottom of it.  (16:36)

Election Day (week?) is the time to bust out your big American Flag!  But did you know that there are rules for how big a flag is supposed to be?  Hint:  It depends on the size of the Flagpole.  Wait, that doesn’t sound right… (20:21)

Ok, look, the Kanye thing was funny for a little while but 60,000 votes!?  That could’ve made the difference in some of these electoral races!  Anna and Raven talk about what states voted for Kanye, and how they resisted the temptation to do the same. (24:17)
Couples Court:  Joe and Bree are planning their wedding! Joe’s sister is covered in tattoos, a nose ring, and ear gauges. Bree thinks it would be best to refrain from asking her to be in the bridal party since the dresses are strapless and it doesn’t seem to be her “thing”. Joe says they have to ask her sister, it’s hurtful not to! Whose side are you on? (27:40)

Taylor takes her shot at $3,100!  Does she have what it takes to beat Raven?  Would you have gotten that question about Beyonce? (35:17)
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