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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)

Can’t Beat Raven!

It’s Suzanne’s chance at $800 and bragging rights at beating raven in Can’t Beat Raven! Can she do it, or will we add another $100 to the total jackpot?!