Mid-Day Recap (Monday 07/31/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many women stood near the cross as Jesus was dying?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Almost half the world's chocolate is consumed in America with people spending more than $7 billion dollars a year on chocolate. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

So, if a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled...?  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“If God Be For Us” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. 4 (John 19:25)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 07/28/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was it that threw down his rod before Pharaoh and it turned into a snake?

A. Moses

B. Aaron

C. Joseph

D. Daniel

In the News:

A daredevil visiting a Norway lake pulled off a dangerous stunt when he jumped off a cliff to a water slide. You just have to see it to believe it!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BW0Ouxinc_h/?taken-by=benjaminforthun

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The Compact Disc (CD) was developed by Philips and Sony in 1980, and since then, about one-third of recorded CDs ever sold have been pirated. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I wish we could donate body fat to those in need..... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Praise His Name” by Jeff & Sheri Easter

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Aaron  (Ex 7:8-12)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 07/25/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was the most meek (humble) man on the face of the Earth?

A. Able

B. Noah

C. Moses

D. Job

In the News:

Police in Georgia said a man stopped for driving faster than 100 mph gave officers an unsatisfying excuse: He was trying to use a speed-based Snapchat filter. The photo-sharing app includes a photo filter that prints the speed the user is traveling on top of the picture they took.

The police posted on twitter: "to look good on snapchat" is never a reason to endanger the public...especially at 112 MPH.

https://twitter.com/AlpharettaDPS/status/887684399319396352

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The first jungle gym was invented by a lawyer! Sebastian Hinton of Chicago patented the popular, and often dangerous, piece of playground equipment in 1920. #MidDayFact

More News:

A must see!

An elderly woman in China showed that age isn't everything when she expertly took on a set of playground monkey bars.

https://www.facebook.com/shanghaiist/videos/10155998754326030/

Matt's Musing:

I believe my doctor would get really tired of me asking if the stuff I see in commercials is right for me... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Shall Wear A Crown” by the Gaither Vocal Band

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Moses (Numbers 12:3)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 07/24/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many windows did Noah's Ark have?

A. None

B. 1

C. 3

D. 5

In the News:

Firefighters in Washington, D.C., said they rescued a man who fell into his building's trash chute while looking for his dropped phone. Thankfully, the man apparently found his phone, as he was able to call 911 from inside the trash chute!

https://twitter.com/dcfireems/status/889040873685741568

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Bottled water might be among the most wasteful of industries. In the US, Americans toss away 60 million water bottles daily, which is nearly 700 each minute. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Mondays should start at noon...  #musing

More News:

What’s up with Route 65? Crews have re-opened one lane of the highway southbound between I-44 and Chestnut Expressway. Work will now move south, closing both southbound lanes between Chestnut Expressway and Sunshine Street. All northbound lanes of highway 65 remain open.

The entire project is expected to be finished in November, with lane closures wrapping up in September. Here's how you can keep up with the construction and delays on Route 65 "The Rebuild". http://www.modot.org/southwest/major_projects/Route65Rebuild/

Matt's Pick Song:

“Ravens Still Fly” by Southern Raised

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. 1 (Gen 6:16)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 07/21/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who wore clothes made from camel hair?

A. Adam

B. Elijah

C. John The Baptist

D. Paul

Matt's Musing:

Sometimes after a nap, I like to take another nap.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Wish It Would Rain” by Perfect Heart

Bible Trivia Answer:

John The Baptist (Matthew 3:4)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 07/20/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who prayed on his knees 3 times a day?

A. Samuel

B. Daniel

C. Jacob

D. Jesus

In the News:

"What's Not To Love"... Even though he's ending his comedy tour, here's a neat review of Mark Lowry's latest music album! http://blog.musicscribe.com/2017/07/cd-review-mark-lowry-whats-not-to-love/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

“The Greatest Love Story” by the Happy Goodmans was Rusty Goodman’s final radio song before he passed in 1990. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

The number of things that are "NOT" rocket science is staggering... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Found Grace” by Legacy Five

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Daniel (Daniel 6:10)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 07/19/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How old was Aaron when his brother Moses was born?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans eat a staggering 7 billion hot dogs.  #MidDayFact

News:

Today is National Hotdog Day!

Matt's Musing:

I have a condition that renders me unable to go on a diet… I get hungry.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“God Put A Rainbow In The Clouds” by Mercy’s Well

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. 3 (Exodus 7:7)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 07/18/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many “locks of hair” did Samson have?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 7

D. 10

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Everybody sheds between 40-150 strands of hair per day. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I guess my greatest talent is getting tired by doing... nothing.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“One More Time Will Do It” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. 7 (Judg 16:19)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 07/17/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
An apple tree is mentioned in the Bible only once, in what book is it found?

A. Genesis

B. Song of Solomon

C. Psalms

D. Proverbs

In the News:

Fellow gentlemen… do you find yourself bored while your wife shops at the mall?

Perhaps you should travel to overseas!

The Global Harbor mall in Shanghai, China has unveiled four video game-equipped "husband storage pods." They are glass booths containing chairs and PC gaming set-ups, complete with multiple peripherals. They are aimed at giving the men something to do while the woman does her browsing through the stores.

What’s your thoughts?

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Adult pigs can run at speeds of up to 11mph, or in other words, they can run a seven-minute mile. Could you do any better? #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If pigs really could fly... I bet their wings would taste delicious! #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’m Glad I Know The Lord” by N’Harmony

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Song of Solomon

*Sadly, our Bible trivia resource was incorrect...! An apple tree is mentioned three times: Song of Solomon 2:3 ,8:5 and in JOEL 1:12

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 07/14/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who said "Am I my brother's keeper?"

A. Cain

B. Joseph

C. Jacob

D. Able

In the News:

Brothers, specifically younger brothers, will raise other siblings' blood pressure, according to a Bolivian study. The possible reason: Younger brothers drain their parents' attention and place a greater burden on older siblings to keep it together.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Orville and Wilbur Wright are known for making the first powered, sustained and controlled manned airplane flights. However, neither brother received a high school diploma.

#MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

The best thing about smartphones is that you don't have to refold maps anymore. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“What A Happy Time” by Goodman Revival

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Cain (Gen 4:9)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 07/13/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
From what island did the John write the book of Revelation?

A. Cyprus

B. Patmos

C. Crete

D. Hawaii

In the News:

A shocked father of the bride!

A Canadian man said he wasn't trying to steal anyone's thunder when he gave a speech at his daughter's wedding and was struck by lightning on July 8th. But it did shock his family, said JP Nadeau.

With the microphone in hand, the bolt jumped into the sound system. He said his daughter stood nearby when she saw the lightning strike behind him, shooting a bolt of electricity through his body. Thankfully, JP was unharmed, leaving him with only a scorch mark on his thumb.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Pig Beach is an Island in the Bahamas that is inhabited only by swimming pigs. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I could actually watch golf on TV, if Landmines were involved... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“God Will Pass By” by Greater Vision

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Patmos (Rev 1:9)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 07/12/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Along with a staff and sling, how many smooth stones did David choose before facing Goliath?

A. 1

B. 3

C. 5

D. 7

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Slings similar to what David used to fight Goliath have been used in modern day warfare. Combatants have slings to throw grenades over buildings into enemy positions on the opposite street. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Bacon is the only exception that does not fall under the 5 second rule for dropped food. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Wedding Music” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. 5 (1 Samuel 17:40)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 07/11/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who is recorded as building the first altar in the Bible?

A. Adam

B. Cain

C. Able

D. Noah

In the News:

Pineapples genetically modified to have a pink hue are arriving in stores and are already a hit on social media.

The season that brought social media sensations including the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino can now claim pink pineapples, which have been in development by companies including Del Monte and Dole since 2005. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an approval for stores to sell the modified fruit at the end of last year.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Alexander the Great observed that beards could be easily grabbed by the enemy during battle and insisted his troops fight with clean-shaven faces. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

With great power...comes a great electric bill...  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“He Pilots My Ship” by the Happy Goodmans

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Noah (Gen 8:20)