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Mundane Mysteries: Why Are Tic Tac’s Called Tic Tac’s?

We’ve all been there before. Waiting in line to checkout at the grocery store perusing the tabloids and candy. Then decide, “hey I haven’t had tic tac’s in a while. Why are they called that anyway?”

Turns out back in 1970 Ferrero, the company who owns the product, wanted to change the generic name they already had which was “Refreshing Mints”. I get that. Super boring. Need something that will catch their eye in the checkout line. So instead of going with yet another stale predictable name they put their heads together to think. The light bulb moment was when they realized that the sound of the little plastic container tab opening and closing is “tic.. tac… tic… tac…”.

That’s it! meeting over “tic tac” it is!

Next time you buy some of those little mints, now you can tell the person behind you in line that fun story. I’m sure they will be impressed by your checkout line trivia knowledge.

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Where Is All The Fall Foliage?!

Ann & Raven are a bit upset at all the green that is still on the trees! Where is all the fall foliage?! Is it getting colorful in your neighborhood yet, or do you still see nothing but green?

The Anna & Raven Show: The Fly, The Debate And Commercials

Thursday October 8^th, 2020

Another debate happened last night, and there was a detail that Anna could not take her eye off of…Did you notice the fly as well? (0:00)

It’s time for Anna & Ravens Facebook theater! We read back some comments you had left for us on our Facebook. (3:14)

It’s time for the Great Anna & Raven Debate! Discussing the real important issues we really care about. Who’s got your vote? (6:44)

If you see a fly land on the Vice President’s head and make a twitter account FOR the fly, that’s all I need to know about you! (10:47)

It’s time to translate the debate with Anna & Raven. Find it difficult to keep up with what was going on during the debate? Anna & raven simplify it for you. (13:06)

A university put out a comparison chart for men’s bodies, comparing them to vegetables. What veggie are you relative to? (20:50)

Anna & Raven placed bets yesterday on which company would have the final commercial right before the debate began. Who did Anna & raven think would air a commercial before the start? Who was right? (23:51)

Just when you thought this fashion trend was gone, it has come right back with a vengeance! That’s right, Crocs are back and Justin Bieber is putting out his own line of them. (26:55)

Couples Court: Steve’s parents are retired teachers who have offered to home school their teen kids five days a week at their home. Steve thinks it’s a great idea but Trisha says with both her and Steve working at home, it’s just too much! Plus, do the kids really want Nana and Pop over their shoulders all day? Whose side are you on? (29:58)

Alex is up in today’s Can’t Beat Raven! Can she take home $1,100 or is another $100 going to be added to tomorrow’s total jackpot?! (36:35)

We have some big news about the next Presidential Debate!! (40:47)

Things to Know Thursday October 8th

City councilwoman charged with illegally selling alcohol at the lounge she manages CT Post

Phase 3 starts today: What you need to know WTNH

CT health officials ask residents to limit water use Stamford Advocate

Hartford’s XL Center won’t host UConn games this season CT Post

American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel literature prize New Haven Register

CT has had a 75 percent increase in COVID-19 cases in last 14 days: 5 things to know about COVID in CT CT Post

Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden WFSB

Only two US states report a decline of new cases and nationwide hospitalizations are increasing WFSB

Attorney: ‘There won’t be much’ money left for Dulos children The Hour

Police ID man wanted in Stamford homicide Stamford Advocate

Alex VS Raven

Alex is up to bat and trying for $1,100 during Can’t Beat Raven! Would you have gotten all of these questions right?!

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Wednesday October 7th: That’s A Lot Of Candy

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: 35 million pounds of this candy are produced every year. What is it?

A: Candy Corn

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Tell Me Something Good: Disney Fans Come To The Rescue Of Disney Park Employees Who Lost Their Jobs

Sadly due to the pandemic a lot of people have lost their jobs this year. You may have heard the story recently about Disney World having to layoff thousands of park employees due to the decline in park attendance this year. Since Disney fans always stick together two fans who run a blog called Disney Tourist Blog decided to start a food bank fundraiser to raise meals for the out of work employees. They have managed to raise over $50,000 already which will feed about 200,000 meals.

That right there is the magic of the Disney culture. Always helping each other out.

Mundane Mysteries: Why Is It Impossible To Tickle Yourself?

Today’s Mundane Mystery is about tickling. Some people loved being tickled, others hate it. But one thing is true… you can’t tickle yourself. It’s so weird.

The reason for this is because when you try to tickle yourself there is no feeling of surprise since your brain knows it’s coming. The cells in your brain are telling each other that it’s you who wants to do the tickling. As opposed to if someone else does it. Then your brain has an instant reflex that makes you laugh.

Now you know. Please don’t tickle me. Ha ha

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Anna The Pumpkinologist

Anna fancies herself a “Pumpkinologist”. It may not be a real term, but it’s the best way to describe her passion and knowledge of pumpkins!

The Anna & Raven Show: School Fundraisers, Pumpkinology And TikTok Tunes

Wednesday October 7^th, 2020

Anna got the best email the other day and she couldn’t have related anymore. She mentioned school fundraisers! Oh how we parents just LOVE school fundraisers…We list the worst school fundraisers. (0:00)

Pizza places are beginning to charge one dollar for motivational words when you order your pizza. Anna decided to ask her father to chime in and give some motivational advice himself! (4:09)

TikTok has a way with bringing back old school songs for kids to do dance to for views. Anna put her daughter (7:19)

Swearing at a children’s event or taking over twenty minutes to fill a prescription? That’s all I need to know about you! (10:48)

Fancy yourself a “Pumpkinologist”? Raven gives Anna a Pumpkin Rorschach test to see if Anna knows her pumpkins. (14:56)

The Presidential Debate may not be as exciting as the Superbowl, but commercial spots are just as crazy to acquire for companies! We have the prices companies are expecting to pay for a short 30 second spot for a commercial before or after the debate. (26:38)

Demi Lovato’s ex, Max Ehrich is convinced that Demi Lovato is just using him a publicity stunt for more popularity, especially after her new song just came out that preaches self-worth and getting over a breakup. So we decide to rank breakup songs based on whether they are angry breakup songs or depressing breakup songs. (31:06)

Couples Court: Steve and Jamie pay for his grandfather’s car payments and insurance but now that he is 86-year-old, Jamie thinks he should no longer be driving. He is a hazard to himself and other drivers. Steve says taking away his driving privileges would be taking away his freedom and manhood, and he hasn’t had any accidents or incidents. Whose side are you on? (36:29)

It’s Kaitlin’s turn at a shot for the Can’t Beat Raven jackpot! Can she beat Raven or will we be adding another $100 to tomorrow’s jackpot?! (44:18)