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The Anna & Raven Show: Memorabilia, Halloween Costumes and Spending Money

Thursday October 22^nd, 2020

Do you like to be scared? A study showed what it is that makes people effectuated with feeling that fear. (0:00)

A big auction is happening in the beginning of December for some of the biggest Hollywood memorabilia. Do you own any celebrity or Hollywood memorabilia? (2:49)

If you are at a crosswalk that is active and you fly by it in your car without thinking twice, or you are the office hoarder, that’s all I need to know about you! (10:02)

What was the most popular Halloween costume the year you were born? We look at whole bunch from the 80’s, 90’s and plenty more! (13:44)

Have you been seeing purple pumpkins in people’s windows? Wondering what they are for? We have the answer for you right here! (18:07)

According to a recent study, women end up spending more money on things than men do, and we look at the reason behind why that is so. What are women willing to spend more money on then men? (21:18)

Couples Court: Tara is ready to welcome all the trick-or-treaters next week on Halloween, but her husband, David, wants to turn off the front lights and ignore anyone that shows up at the door. He thinks Halloween should have been canceled this year. (31:51)

Melissa has a shot at the $2,100 jackpot! Can she rise to the occasion or will another $100 be added to the total jackpot for tomorrow? (36:58)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Guy Spends $5,000 To Buy Random People Groceries

With so many people struggling lately financially from the pandemic it’s always great to see someone step up and help out if they can. I always love these pay it forward type stories.

This one business owner who’s from Idaho celebrated his birthday last week in what might be the most generous way ever. He sent some of his employees to a grocery store with $5,000, and had them pay for random people’s groceries. He wanted to do it quietly under the radar but of course the local news station caught wind of it.

Here’s the segment they ran on how it all came about and some of the grateful customers who got the big surprise.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Does Orange Juice Taste Horrible After Brushing Your Teeth?

We’ve all had that moment in the morning. You brush your teeth in the morning while getting ready then while eating a quick breakfast before you head out the door, you take a sip of your orange juice. YUCK! Possible the worst tasting thing of all time. Completely ruins your morning.

But what causes this to happen?

According to howstuffworks.com, the foaming agent used in most toothpaste is what you can blame for the unappealing taste. It’s called sodium lauryl sulfate. It actually dampens the sweet receptors in your mouth. This means your delicious orange juice and anything else you might eat or drink will not taste as sweet in those moments after brushing your teeth.

Also, sodium lauryl sulfate destroys the molecules in your mouth that usually help to prevent bitter tastes from being too strong. This means that the toothpaste not only works to make the orange juice less sweet, it also amplifies its bitterness. Thanks a lot TOOHPASTE! These two effects are what team up together to create the horrible taste. Like a flavor super villain.

So if you’re planning on having a nice glass of OJ maybe wait to brush your teeth until after.

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The Anna & Raven Show: Wellness Wednesday, Turkey Shortage and Crocktober

Wednesday October 21^st, 2020

Can you guess what the next big shortage is of the year? It just may change the course of your Thanksgiving…No pun intended. (0:00)

How do you avoid politics with your family? Etiquette expert Karen Thomas has some ways for you to the steer the conversation in a different direction! (3:01)

It’s “Wellness Wednesday” and we have something for you to do to help yourself relax and bring down your anxiety level! (7:13)

Would you pay a stranger if they showed up at your door, claiming you owed money to the state for “missing jury duty”? If you would, that’s all I need to know about you! (11:02)

Its picture day for Anna’s daughter today, but Anna isn’t too happy because she believes picture day is just a big scam! It has come a long way though, as Anna breaks down all the picture sizes and backgrounds available now, and how much you have to pay to digitally “fix up” pictures of your child. (14:33)

Charlie Brown’s Great big Pumpkin will no longer air on Tv! Raven also explains his distaste for Charlie Brown. (18:52)

Next week begins Crocktober with Anna & Raven! We are seeking recipes for you to send to us, than we will select one, cook it, and review it on air. (22:17)

Is there a completely normal food that you eat in a unique way? Maybe you use a certain condiment most people don’t use on a typical food others typically don’t? What do you eat in a weird way? (24:18)

Couples Court: Ted and Caitlin’s 10-year-old always behaves badly the day after sleepovers with his friends that occur regularly. He’s grumpy, defiant, and clearly overtired. Caitlin says she’s had enough, no more sleepovers. Ted says that staying up all night with your friends is a rite of passage for kids! Let it be. Would you ban sleepovers if your child couldn’t handle it?! (30:42)

The Can’t Beat Raven jackpot today is $2,000! Will Jennifer walk away with jackpot or will we continue to add to it?! Could you have answered all five of today’s questions? (37:20)

Things to Know Wednesday October 21st

Customers to get opportunity to weigh in on utility companies’ response to Isaias WFSB

Expert: CT’s 3% COVID infection rate ‘a little shocking’ CT Post

Stratford gets $32k election grant from nonprofit backed by Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg CT Post

DEEP: State park use hits ‘extraordinary’ numbers amid COVID CT Post

Whole Foods will now get your groceries ready for pickup in one hour WFSB

Surging tax receipts reduce CT’s projected budget deficit The Hour

Norwalk Police seek help identifying robbery suspect The Hour

Defendants can meet public defenders in Stamford Wednesday Stamford Advocate

NY governor asks CT, NJ residents to avoid nonessential travel to his state WTNH

Check sex offenders in your area before trick-or-treating WTNH

Jennifer VS Raven

Jennifer has a shot at $2,000 and bragging rights if she beats Rave in today’s Can’t Beat Raven! Can she do it or will another $100 be added to our jackpot?! Could you have answered all five questions right?

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Group Of Teens Create Groundbreaking New App To Help People With Dementia

I feel like every day there is another story that inspires hope in the future of our youngest generations.

This one is about three teenagers who spent three months during lockdown creating an app called Memory Haven which helps people with dementia. It includes games, tasks, and features to help prevent memory loss. There is even a cool music playlist feature that uses facial recognition technology to pick songs based on the person’s mood.

The app won them top prize in an international contest against 1,500 other teams across the world.

This is the kind of innovation that will change our world for the better. Well done!

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do Jeans Have That Little Fifth Pocket?

You’ve caught your finger in it by accident many times. That little pocket on your front right pocket of your jeans or pants. The elusive “fifth pocket”. It’s always been there, but what exactly is it’s purpose?

Some people say it’s for spare change, some say for chapstick or lipstick. But the real reason it was originally designed that way was for pocket watches. Yup. Those old timey chain and clock face devices. They were first used with the original Levi’s waist overall design back in 1890 and have never left the right side of people’s pants ever since.

Obviously people no loner use pocket watches (it’s only a matter of time before they make a trendy comeback right?) but I heard a rumor that the new iPhone 12 mini that comes out next month might actually fit in that little fifth pocket. That would REALLY bring this whole tiny pocket mystery full circle.

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Anna’s Tenth Year In Radio!

Today marks the tenth year our very own Anna Zap has been involved in radio! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication Anna!

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Shawn Mendes Reveals Every Song He’s Ever Written Was Inspired By This One Person

If you’re excited for the new Shawn Mendes doc “In Wonder” that’s hitting Netflix on November 23rd, good news! He dropped a trailer for it today where he reveals A LOT. Including that every song he’s ever written has been inspired by one person. I’m sure you can guess who it is.

Let the countdown to 11/23/20 begin!

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Thank you all so much for being on this journey with me 🖤 Wonder.lnk.to/InWonderNetflix

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