MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called the Grammys?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called the Grammys?

Congrats to all the Grammy winners last night. Olivia Rodrigo and Silk Sonic both took home multiple awards. But why are they called the “Grammys” anyway? It goes back to the first Grammy Awards in 1959. The trophy they made resembled a gold plated gramophone, also known as a photograph or record player. It’s still…

GAYLE Reveals The One Person She Left Out of Her Song “abcdefu”

GAYLE Reveals The One Person She Left Out of Her Song “abcdefu”

GAYLE took some time out of her busy schedule to talk with Kevin Begley about her hit song abdcefu, what her grandmother’s reaction was the first time she heard it, and who she left out of the lyrics! Then, Kevin challenged her to a Radio Spelling Bee.

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What was the first ever April Fools Prank?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What was the first ever April Fools Prank?

I’ll be honest, I thought about playing a prank with this feature and coming up with a completely fake mystery, but then I realized you’ve probably been fooled enough today. Instead, let’s go back in April Fools history. According to second hand stories over the years the first ever prank that was pulled happened in…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! Two Connecticut sisters win big at The Oscars

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! Two Connecticut sisters win big at The Oscars

If you’re sick of all the Will Smith/Chris Rock news from last weekend’s Oscars, here’s a totally different Oscar related story involving two people from Connecticut. Christina and Raeann are two sisters in Glastonbury who started their own company, The Power to B bracelets. Last Sunday they were out in Hollywood providing some of their…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why was bubble wrap invented?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why was bubble wrap invented?

We’ve all popped a few sheets of bubble wrap at one time or another, but what was it originally meant for? Bubble wrap was actually invented to be a 3-D wallpaper.  Apparently no one liked the look becasue it never took off. But the guys who created the product still wanted to do something with…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 33% of Americans have one of these outside their home

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 33% of Americans have one of these outside their home

All week I have tickets to see Waitress, the Broadway Hit Musical at the Palace Theater in Waterbury April 22nd and 23rd. Play every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question right? Q: 33% of Americans have one of these outside their home A: a welcome mat Photo credit: Getty Images

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut brewery gets national press for their unique concept

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut brewery gets national press for their unique concept

Living here in Connecticut we are lucky to have so many great restaurants, breweries, vineyards, and places to go here in the states. One of them being Athletic Brewing Company in Stratford, who specializes in brewing non-alcoholic beer. They opened about 4 years ago and now are getting some national recognition. They have been named…