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Candy
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Will We See Less Chocolate This Halloween?

Cocoa prices have more than doubled since the start of the year thanks to severe weather and droughts.
Laura Pence,

A new report found that shrinkflation could affect your chocolate consumption this Halloween. Cocoa prices have more than doubled since the start of the year thanks to severe weather and droughts in west Africa. It’s responsible for about 70% of the world’s cocoa supply. Candy companies are compensating by shrinking bags and raising prices. But, there’s also talk of them…

Mb Fire Dept 102224
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Halloween Safety Tips with the MB Fire Department

Plus, they offer a reminder about the importance of Daylight Saving Time.
Laura Pence,

Capt. Jonathan Evans an Jim Alerica with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department were in the studio to talk about ways to stay safe during Halloween festivities. Plus, they offer a reminder about the importance of Daylight Saving Time as a reminder to check your smoke detectors. Don’t forget about the annual Shop with a Hero program!

Blowing Out Candles
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Is Blowing Out Candles Basically Spitting on Your Friends?

In case you haven't noticed, the birthday cake tradition is a major germ spreader!
Brinay Prince,

Something else that might be gross to some is blowing out birthday candles on a cake. You might not realize it, but people, especially kids, aren’t the best at blowing out candles without spraying germs everywhere. On average, blowing out candles leads to a 1400% increase in bacteria on the cake. And while not all bacteria are harmful, when they…

Fly Vomit
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What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food?

Gross! A study has determined that flies often vomit on food!
Brinay Prince,

Sometimes when a bug lands on your food, you just brush it off and keep eating. But it could be grosser than you realize because a study has determined that flies often vomit on food! When a fly eats, it throws up digestive enzymes onto the meal, which may contain remnants of whatever it last ate. This can introduce a…