Mid-Day Recap (Friday 09/29/17)

Bible Trivia Question:

Paul was shipwrecked on what island?

A. Cyprus

B. Malta

C. Crete

D. Hawaii

National Coffee Day:

- Coffee is the second most traded commodity on earth. Oil being the first!

- Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day. This is the equivalent to 146 billion cups each year, making the U.S. the leading consumer of coffee.

- Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. that commercially grows coffee.

- Coffee was the first food to be freeze-dried.

- Thanks to coffee, researchers found that older patients with high levels of caffeine in their blood were more likely to avoid Alzheimer's.

- Dark roast coffees have less caffeine than lighter roasts. Yes, even though the flavor is often stronger, roasting actually burns off some of the caffeine.

- Just smelling coffee can wake you up. Scientists reported that simply inhaling the aroma of coffee can alter the activity of some genes in the brain, reducing the effects of sleep deprivation.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

You can overdose on coffee. However, you would need to drink over 100 cups to consume the lethal dose of caffeine. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I often much spend all day just looking forward to going back to sleep.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Thanks God I’m Fee” by the Happy Goodmans

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Malta (Acts 28:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 09/28/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What was Luke's occupation?

A. Fisherman

B. Tent maker

C. Carpenter

D. Physician

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

This may be of no surprise. According to The Weather Channel, pumpkin by far is the most craved-for food in autumn. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Knowing how to pick locks has really opened a lot of doors for me… #musing

REPLY: If discovered, You must immediately bolt!

Matt's Pick Song:

“Living In The Promised Land” by the Triumphant Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Physician (Colossians 4:14)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 09/27/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
In what trade did Jesus work as a young man?

A. Shepherd

B. Tent maker

C. Carpenter

D. Fisherman

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

No film with “autumn” in its title has ever won an Oscar. #MidDayFact

More News:

The U.S. Navy plans to equip its Virginia-class submarines with Xbox 360 controllers, which will control the ship’s periscopes. The joystick now used, along with its corresponding control panel developed by Lockheed Martin, cost about $38,000. An Xbox 360 controller, meanwhile, goes for about $30 and can be purchased just about anywhere that carries toys.

Matt's Musing:

The people who make medicine clearly have no idea what fruit tastes like…  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Chain Breaker” by Triumphant Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Carpenter (Mark 6:3)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 09/26/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
At age 12, Jesus went missing. How many days did it take for Joseph & Mary to finally find him in the temple?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 7

D. 14

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

“Leaf peeping,” the slang term for fall leaf tourism, is reportedly a $3 billion dollar business in New England, where millions of out-of-state visitors flock to take in the changing colors. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If I ever had to really, really run for my life... I would probably die. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Thank God I’m Free” by the Galileans

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. 3 (Luke 2:46)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 09/25/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many days was the time period between Jesus' resurrection and ascension?

A. 7

B. 14

C. 40

D. 80

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

According to a UK Department of Education report, children born in autumn (September through December) are more likely to excel in school than those born at other times of the year. #MidDayFact

News:

Is it the pumpkin spice? Love is in the air on Facebook...

An analysis of Facebook data found that more people change their relationship statuses from “single” to “in a relationship” or “engaged” in autumn than the yearly average, while more break-ups occurred in summer. It’s Facebook Official: Fall is for lovers.

Matt's Musing:

I believe headaches are when the voices inside my head get into a fist fight.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Paid In Full” by Greater Vision

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. 40 (Acts 1:3)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 09/22/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How old was Adam when Seth was born?

A. 50

B. 100

C. 130

D. 150

In the News:

A Colorado Springs police officer was "pawsitively surprised" when a raccoon jumped onto the hood of his moving patrol car while he was en route to an accident scene. He found a safe place to pull over and snapped the other two photos of the hitchhiker.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1895863723762837&id=133820446633849

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The Great Pyramid of Giza, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

They say a camera adds 10 pounds. Who is eating them...? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Want To Be That Man” by Brian Free & Assurance

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. 130 (Gen 5:3)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 09/21/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who is the only woman mentioned as laughing in the Bible .

A. Eve

B. Sarah

C. Ruth

D. Miriam

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The very first restaurant in the world was opened in Paris in 1765. A tavern keeper, Monsieur Boulanger, served a single dish -- sheep's feet simmered in a white sauce. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If I had a time machine, I would just keep going back to bed.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“We Are Broken” by Jeff & Sheri Easter

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Sarah (Gen 18:12-13)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 09/20/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who is the 1st woman recorded singing in the Bible?

A. Eve

B. Sarah

C. Ruth

D. Miriam

In the News:

An amazing video from China has emerged of a crab climbing out of a boiling hot cooking pan and turning it off, seemingly saving his three crustaceans chums. In the footage, captured in Lianyungang in Jiangsu Province, north of Shanghai, on September 5, the clever crab climbs out of a heated pan and then presses the button to turn it off, while three crabs remain in the pan.

Now It was unclear whether the crab's heroism managed to earn it and the buddies a permanent stay of execution.

https://newsflare.com/video/152076/animals/escape-claws-crab-turns-off-cooker-to-rescue-friends

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Forecasters begin naming hurricanes in 1950. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If you have trouble getting your children's attention, just sit down and look comfortable.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Mercy Granted One More Time” by Brian Free & Assurance

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Miriam (Ex 15:21)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 09/19/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
When Joseph's brothers first came to Egypt, Joseph did what?:

A. Threw them a great feast.

B. Threw them out of Egypt.

C. Threw them in prison. (Genesis 42:16-17)

D. Threw them in a pit.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

With up to 150,000 strands of hair per square centimeter (nearly one million per sq in), a sea otter’s fur is the densest of any animal. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

People who don't know what they want, should not use the drive thru! #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Glory Road” by the Trio

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Threw them in prison. (Genesis 42:16-17)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 09/18/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Paul compared the Gentiles to wild branches grafted into a good and healthy WHAT?

A. Olive Tree

B. Oak Tree

C. Cherry Tree

D. Willow Tree

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Who is the pet owner of the fictitious Great Dane, Scooby-Doo? That would be Norville Rogers, otherwise known as “Shaggy”. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Gyms are full of people, that haven't found the right couch.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Stand Redeemed” by Legacy Five

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Olive Tree (Romans 11:17)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 09/15/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who rolled away the massive stone from the tomb of Jesus?

A. Jesus

B. An angel

C. God

D. Roman guards

Today makes 100 days until…. CHRISTMAS! Are you ready?

In the News:

WORTH WATCHING! A man in Brazil enlisted the help of his cat to catch a rat loose in his bathroom, but the encounter went hilariously wrong when both would-be captors panicked.

https://youtu.be/jbeTLniG_zI

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The sun's light takes about 8 minutes to reach the Earth after it has been emitted from the sun's surface. #MidDayFact

More News:
An Iowa woman is going viral because of a very unique thing she did at her wedding. She didn't carry flowers, she carried puppies.

After seeing the idea on pinterest, she contacted her local pet rescue organization and they brought a litter of puppies to raise awareness about why people should adopt, not shop.

She and her bridesmaids all carried puppies down the aisle, and she's been told a flood of applications have been sent in to adopt the puppies that were part of her big day.

PUPPY LOVE! This bride didn’t carry flowers at her wedding...

http://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-bride-ditches-flowers-for-puppies/12240791

Matt's Musing:

Yes... A garbage disposal is just a device for finishing off all the food no one else in the house will eat (including the dog)...  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“You Can Find What I Found” by the Blackwood Brothers

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. An angel (Matthew 28:2)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 09/14/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many stories high was Noah’s ark?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

In the News:

Aha… I’m a genius!

Scientists Say That Being Forgetful Is Actually A Sign You Are Unusually Intelligent. A study done by the Neuron Journal suggests that forgetting is actually a natural brain process that might actually even make you smarter at the end of the day.

https://www.littlethings.com/forgetting-makes-you-smarter/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The United Kingdom has more tornadoes, relative to its land area, than any other country in the world. #MidDayFact

More News:

Did you see this?

A German travel agency gathered thousands of tons of sand to construct the world's tallest sandcastle.

Crews spent a week collecting about 3,500 tons of sand in 168 trucks to construct the massive structure measuring 54 feet and 9 inches tall to claim the Guinness World Record for the tallest sandcastle in the world.

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2017/9/german-travel-agency-builds-worlds-tallest-sandcastle-493968

Matt's Musing:

Sometimes... I imagine being the sort of person who knows what every button on a TV remote does.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“When I Get Carried Away” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. 3 (Genesis 6:16)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 09/13/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Abram and his family went to Egypt to escape what?

A. Plagues

B. Flooding

C. Famine

D. Slavery

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Although a fox is classified as a carnivore they are omnivorous and will eat almost anything including fruit and vegetables. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

How can there be self-help "groups"?.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Will Stand” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Famine (Genesis 12:10)