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Mundane Mystery: How Do The Fortunes Get Inside Of Fortune Cookies?

If you’ve ever ordered Chinese food in your life you’ve had this thought run through your head at least a few times post meal. “How do they get these fortunes inside these fortune cookies?!”

I’ve got answers for you…

According to loc.gov

The cookies get baked as flat circles first. Once they are done they’re removed from the oven and the paper fortunes are placed in them before they cool off while they are still flexible. As the cookies cool they harden into that fortune cookie shape we all know and love.

If you REALLY want to get crazy and know some of the inner-working details of how the modern fortune cookie making process is done here you go…

Modern machines follow the same steps of handmade fortune cookies: they mix ingredients, pour batter into 3” cups which are then covered with metal plates to keep the batter flat and bake for about 3 ½ minutes. Vacuums then suck fortunes into place, use metal fingers to fold the fortune in half to trap the fortune inside, bend the cookie into shape, and cool and package the final cookie. Now fortune cookie machines like the Kitamura FCM-8006W can make up to 8,000 cookies in an hour!

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The Anna & Raven Show: Gas Protocol, Accidental Injuries And A Covid “Novel”

Tuesday October 6^th, 2020

Anna’s new car doesn’t have quarter, half and full readings on her gas gauge; they are just dots, so she is trying to figure out how to tell how many miles of gas she will get for each of the dots. We also hear from Anna’s friend about running out of gas when they went to the Orchard. (0:00)

The psychology of filling your gas tank; what makes you fill your gas tank when you do or wait to fill your tank as long as you do. It’s time to hear your gas filling protocol! (3:44)

If you are putting up you’re “Christmas tree” for fall right now or only speaking to your family via Facebook? That’s all I need to know about you! (11:26)

Anna was once accidentally punched by her husband while he was in a deep sleep and Raven caught his wife right in the eye with a tennis ball while playing fetch with their dog…Have you ever accidentally hurt yourself or someone around you? (13:52)

A new book is going viral called ‘Kissing the Coronavrus’ and it’s an erotica novel about Covid…So of course Anna & Raven had to do a short reading from the novel. (25:36)

Couples Court: Cara & Alex own a diner and every morning her brother comes by for a cup of coffee and breakfast, but he never pays, and now he’s starting to bring friends! Alex says it must stop, he doesn’t mind the cup of coffee, but the free breakfast can’t keep happening. Cara says it’s not really a big deal, family should eat for free and Alex is overreacting. Whose side are you on? (30:01)

Erica is up to try and best raven at Can’t Beat Raven! Will she walk away with a $900 jackpot or will we add another $100 to the jackpot for tomorrow’s game?! (35:48)

Things to Know Tuesday October 6th

Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask CT Post

Police: CT boy, 10, hospitalized after eating edible pot purchased on social media CT Post

Sacred Heart University backs out University of Bridgeport partnership CT Post

Westport Police investigate reported bank robbery The Hour

Stanton, Yankees power way to 9-3 win against Rays in opener The Hour

Police: Norwalk man sold prescription meds obtained from Medicaid The Hour

Superintendent: Wilton High ‘heartbroken’ following student’s death Stamford Advocate

Colony Grill opening up new location…in Virginia Stamford Advocate

Phase 3 reopening for CT still on track, indoor dining to be expanded despite rise in COVID-19 infection rates WTNH

Nothing scary in Seymour, but a cadre of scarecrows invaded downtown New Haven Register

Another Close Game This Morning!

Erica took on Raven in Can’t Beat Raven and was so close to clutching $900! Would you have gotten all five of today’s questions right?!

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Monday October 5th: Spooky Shopping Spree

All week listen at 4:30pm to play I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This week you are playing to win four passes to Legends of Fear Haunted Hayride in Shelton.

Here was today’s question…

Q: $4.65 is the average retail price of this Halloween related item.

A: Pumpkin

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Tell Me Something Good: All-Female Firefighter Crew Make History

This is such an inspiring story for women and girls everywhere.

Down in Palm Beach Gardens in South Florida a group of women became the first all-female fire crew in the history of the department’s 57 years.

They all range in age from 29-53 and have spent a combined 80 years saving people and serving their community as EMT’s and firefighters. Up until a few weeks ago they had never all worked a shift together at the same time. Then on September 18th they just happened to all get scheduled to work at the same station and history was made.

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MUNDANE MYSTERY: What Makes A Continental Breakfast… Continental?

This is one I’ve wondered about for a long time. We’ve all been to a hotel where you’re treated to a complimentary Continental Breakfast to start your day. But where did it actually come from?

Here is what everybodyshops.com had to say…

The term “continental breakfast” actually originated in Britain in the mid-19th century. There, the phrase “the continent” refers to the countries occupying the mainland of Europe. Therefore, a “continental breakfast” denotes the type of breakfast you’d be served in places like France or Italy.

Breakfasts in these countries are famously light and delicate when compared to the full English breakfast — a heaping plate of sausage, beans, toasts, eggs and more — or an American breakfast — usually some combination of sausages, bacon, pancakes, waffles, potatoes, and toast.

As the nation grew and hotels popped up around the country, hoteliers were pleased to offer a lighter alternative to the traditional American breakfast. Not only did it please European tourists, but it was cheaper and easier to produce and staff.

And that’s how the standard hotel breakfast became the simple pastries, breads, fruits, and coffee spread we know today.

Interesting. This totally makes more sense now. I do love starting my day with a tasty Continental Breakfast when I’ve traveling. Can’t have a heavy breakfast weighing you down all day. Give me that yogurt, fruit, coffee, and scone!

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Clean Out

Anna & Raven did some cleaning of their cabinets today and ended up finding some interesting things tucked deep away…

Things to Know Monday October 5th

Secret Service agents, doctors aghast at Trump’s drive outside hospital CT Post

Nearly 100 CT guardsmen deployed to southwest Asia CT Post

Stratford shoreline protection project gets national recognition CT Post

Body found on West Haven beach WFSB

AP source: Pats-Chiefs all clear; game tonight on Channel 3 WFSB

Burning boat drifts, sparks blaze on docks, other boats in Stamford Stamford Advocate

Superintendent: Wilton High student dies after being ‘gravely’ injured The Hour

Ex-Dodgers pitcher sought in woman’s killing found dead The Hour

Seaplane crashes into New York City pier; 1 dead, 2 hurt Stamford Advocate

CSP trooper stripped of powers, arrested after domestic incident involving his girlfriend WTNH

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The Anna & Raven Show: Man Camping, Credit Due And Trying Something New

Monday October 5^th, 2020

Raven took a camping trip over the weekend with a few friends. How did it go for Raven? How were the neighbors he was camping next to? (0:00)

It’s time for credit due! Did you do something over the weekend that went unnoticed? Let Anna & Raven give you that credit you have been long overdue for! (3:19)

If you sucker punch Rick Moranis of ALL people, or you hit a boulder trying to move your car, that’s all I need to know about you! (10:07)

What are the top three fashion items you need to have in your wardrobe going into fall? The Budget Babe, Diana Baros has the answer for you! (13:54)

Chris Wallace was asked if both Presidential candidates had enough time to be tested for Covid-19 before the actual debate. Wallace said he hoped both would have abide by the honor system…But does anyone really abide by it? (17:43)

The older you get, the less likely you are to try new things. We have a list of the reasons why this happens to us as we get older. Plus, what has the average person done that you have not? (21:32)

Couples Court: Lucy and Carson’s nine-year-old Labrador passed away last week. Lucy says in order to keep their other dog young and happy; they should adopt another dog right away. Carson says emotionally he isn’t ready and it’s a big responsibility to train a new dog. Would you get a new pet right away or wait? (32:43)

It’s Suzanne’s turn to try for the Can’t Beat Raven jackpot! Will she take it all or will we be adding another $100 to tomorrow’s jackpot?! (37:55)