MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are there no billboards in Vermont?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are there no billboards in Vermont?

We have plenty of billboards here in Connecticut. Certain parts of Long Island are billboard free and places like Vermont have zero billboards. Why is that? Vermont was actually the first of four different states to ban billboards back in 1968. The others are Maine, Hawaii, and Alaska. Instead Vermont uses travel information signs along…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: A Graduation Story That Will Give You All The Feels

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: A Graduation Story That Will Give You All The Feels

It’s gradation season. Time for parties, diplomas, and throwing caps in the year to celebrate the class of 2021. It’s also time for feel good stories that show some things a just a little more important than walking across the stage. A grandmother in New Jersey tragically broke her hip two days before she was…

MUNDANE  MYSTERIES: What makes a show or play “off-Broadway”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What makes a show or play “off-Broadway”?

Broadway has announced that shows will be coming back this September which is very exciting. I always thought the difference between Broadway and Off-Broadway shows was the location, turns out it’s not. It’s all based on the the size of the theater actually. Anything 500 seats is considered Broadway. 100 to 499 seats is “Off-Broadway”…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 25% of women do this on vacation, but rarely at home.

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 25% of women do this on vacation, but rarely at home.

All this week I have tickets to see 3 Doors Down coming to the new Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre in Bridgeport this October. Play every afternoon at 4:30pm to win. Here was today’s question if you missed it… Q: 25% of women do this on vacation, but rarely at home. What is it? A:  Read a…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Creative Couple Help Out New Parents In Hilarious Way

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Creative Couple Help Out New Parents In Hilarious Way

If you have kids you’ve absolutely gone through that new parent phase where all the expenses start adding up and it can feel overwhelming. Especially the diapers! Who knew you’d spend so much on a product that gets thrown away more times that you can count in a day. This one couple in Los Angeles…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is a computer mouse called a mouse?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is a computer mouse called a mouse?

You’re probably using one right now. The reason it’s called a mouse is pretty obvious. It’s small and quick and the cord that connects to the computer is similar to the mouse’s tail. But did you know that it wasn’t always named after this famous rodent? Early versions of what we all know as the…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: There’s Always Money and Good Vibes In The Lemonade Stand

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: There’s Always Money and Good Vibes In The Lemonade Stand

Let’s be honest it’s almost impossible to see a kid selling lemonade and not stop to buy some. Always great to support their first business venture. It’s even better when they are selling it for a good cause too. This five-year-old girl in Kentucky started selling lemonade at her house so she could get enough money to buy…