Radio Recap (Wednesday 01/30/19)

You know it’s a cold day when your teeth start chattering and they’re still on the nightstand…


In The News:
- KFC is testing a new Fried Chicken Sandwich. They describe it like this: “Made by coating a juicy, hand-breaded Extra Crispy chicken filet with special Cheetos sauce and placing it on a toasted bun with mayo and a layer of crunchy Cheetos, the Cheetos Sandwich will give you a blast of craveable Cheetos in every bite.”

- Our car steering wheel could be one of the most disgusting things that come into contact with your hands. CarRentals.com recently completed some research on germs in cars and it was found that 32 percent of the subjects clean their rides just once a year while 12 percent don’t clean them at all… Per the study, the steering wheel has 629 colony-forming units (CFUs). That is six times dirtier than the average cell phone screen, four times dirtier than a public toilet seat and two times dirtier than public elevator buttons. The survey also revealed that 20 percent of people eat in the car. This number seems really, really low.

- While plenty of shoppers stocked up on groceries and libations ahead of the record-shattering cold expected this week, everybody else seems to be ordering pizza. Pizza franchises across the country are reporting increased sales, particularly for deliveries.

- It is estimated that the average person opens the fridge 22 times daily.

- “Having kids will bring you closer.” Although children are a great source of joy, they’ll also cause you to lose time and privacy – testing your relationship in a whole new way. In fact, couples report that their relationships were tested the most when their children were born through age 4. So, if you decide to have kids, make sure you and your spouse are ready to handle the added stress because they’re anything but band-aids.


Fun Fact:
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 20,000 people are injured each year snow sledding. #funfact


THINGS YOU SHOULD KEEP IN YOUR CAR FOR EMERGENCIES- Hazard triangles or flares- Jumper cables- Flashlight- Tow rope- Duct tape- Small shovel and bag of kitty litter or sand- Windshield scraper- Emergency blanket- Hand warmers

Social Media Fun:
Name some the old sayings that kids are now clueless about the meaning...
- Walking on eggshells
- Like a kid in a candy store
- Don't let the cat out of the bag
- Your dime my time
- Be kind, rewind


Matt's Musing: If we aren't supposed to be too close to the microwave... then why do they show us food twirling around in there? #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“When I Move To Hallelujah Square” by the Dove Brothers

Radio Recap (Tuesday 01/29/19)

In The News:
- The Kansas City Zoo introduced its baby otters that it’s named Han, Luke, and Leia. [I don’t understand how you can name furry creatures after Star Wars characters and skip Chewbacca.]

- If you’re not sure when the Super Bowl is, you’re in good company. Over the past week, the top-searched question on the big game has been “When is the Super Bowl?” This is followed by questions about where the Super Bowl will take place and which teams are playing. (If you’re still not sure, the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams will play each other this Sunday, February 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is 6:30 PM ET. The game airs on CBS.)

- The average parent clocks almost 750 stroller miles a year. The poll of moms and dads finds the typical tot will be strapped into their stroller seat eight times a week for about 62 miles a month. Moms tend to take their children on more walks, whiles dads will go on longer strolls.``

- Chilly winter mornings will cause the average person to spend an extra 24 hours in bed over the colder months hitting the snooze button. The average person will need an extra 16 minutes in bed each morning during winter before they feel brave enough to face the cold. As a result, the average worker will be late for work seven times in the course of an average winter because they overslept.

- Males with more mainstream names are less likely to commit crimes. Researchers (at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania) compared the first names of male juvenile delinquents to the first names of male juveniles in the population and found that, regardless of race, juveniles with unpopular names are more likely to engage in criminal activity. In the study, boys in the U.S. with common names like Michael and David were less likely to commit crimes than those named Ernest or Ivan.

- When it comes to pie, does anyone need encouragement to indulge? According to a survey (by Crisco and the American Pie Council) 92 percent of Americans enjoy eating pie. No matter how you slice it, apple pie reigns supreme. One out of four Americans prefer apple pie, followed by pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato and chocolate.

- Police in Germany responded to a late night call about a loud argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend. When police arrived at the couple’s apartment they found the boyfriend covered in biscuit batter. Apparently the girlfriend was upset that her man was making biscuits with water rather than milk.



Fun Fact:Seven million cell phones are dropped in the toilet per year. #funfact


Matt's Musing: When I see someone yawn, I yawn. I wish it was the same with exercising... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“What The Blood Is For” by Jason Crabb

Radio Recap (Monday 01/28/19)

In The News:
- It's really cold out there folks. If you're heading to Wal-Mart, please wear two pairs of pajamas..
- Today National Lego Day
- Beginning today (Monday) the price of Forever stamps is increasing by 10 percent, and will go from 50 cents to 55 cents. The change is the biggest jump in the history of the United States Postal Service. Old Forever stamps remain valid for mailing a letter regardless of how much the price changes.
- A reminder: tomorrow (Tuesday) is free bacon day at McDonald’s. You can crumble it in your hot fudge sundae, add it to your Filet-O-Fish sandwich or eat it with some hash browns. McDonald’s is giving away free bacon for one hour tomorrow from 4 to 5 PM in celebration of three bacon-themed items being added to the chain’s Classics menu for a limited time. They include the Big Mac bacon burger, the Quarter Pounder bacon burger and cheesy bacon fries.
- In Holland, a 67-year-old woman woke up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and found a burglar in the house. She happened to be near the kitchen when she first heard the burglar, so she grabbed a large wooden spoon and hit him repeatedly over the head with it until he fled.



Fun Fact:1.3 billion chicken wings eaten on Super Bowl Sunday. #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):- In London, a woman has appealed the dismissal of a professional negligence claim against several divorce lawyers. She sued because, among other things, the lawyers failed to advise her that divorce would mean the end of her marriage.



Matt's Pick Song:“We Are God’s Children” by the Gaither Vocal Band

Radio Recap (Friday 01/25/19)

In The News:

- 11 months until christmas
- So don’t tell your kids… it’s Opposite Day
- A new study (McMaster University) shows as little as 20 seconds of brisk stair climbing, done several times a day, might be enough exercise to improve fitness. The study finds that people can complete a meaningful series of insta-workouts without leaving their office building or even changing out of their dress shoes, offering hope — and eliminating excuses — for those of us convinced that we have inadequate time, expertise, income or footwear to exercise.
- A new study shows a regular serving of fried chicken is associated with a higher risk of death. The study, which looked at the food habits of 107,000 women, found those who enjoyed fried chicken once or more per day had a 13% higher risk of death compared with women who did not eat any fried food.
- New research confirms what many have suspected for years: Having more information about food can help people make smarter food purchases. According to a survey, 69 percent of people look at nutritional facts to get food information and 67 percent get information from the ingredient list.
- Liars take longer to tell their story. Research shows it takes on average 30% longer to tell a fib than to be honest.
- If you’re caught throwing your speeding ticket out your car window, it could cost you big bucks for littering — according to the Manitoba, Canada, police. On Tuesday they showed dash cam video of a female driver crumpling up her speeding ticket and throwing it out her window — all in front of the officer who issued it. The driver was dinged for $174 for the littering, plus the fine for speeding.


Fun Fact:45 percent of Americans struggle to read their own handwriting. #funfact


Matt's Musing: I'm not as smart as I used to be. But then again, you can't stay a teenager all of your life... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Wish You Were Here” by Kingsmen

Radio Recap (Thursday 01/24/19)

In The News:

Will Decorating Your Beard Be The "In" Thing For Valentine's Day? Firebox, The company that brought men Christmas decorations for their beards in 2014, is back with the "Beard Bouquet," a set of nine clip-on red roses that are guaranteed not to "tug or pull." Yes, you can purchase them for $14.99. https://www.firebox.com/Beard-Bouquet/p8993


You can crumble it in your hot fudge sundae, add it to your Filet-O-Fish sandwich or eat it with some hash browns. McDonald’s is giving away free bacon for one hour on Tuesday, January 29. The giveaway will take place from 4 to 5 PM in celebration of three bacon-themed items being added to the chain’s Classics menu for a limited time. They include the Big Mac bacon burger, the Quarter Pounder bacon burger and cheesy bacon fries.


Paramedics driving their ambulance down a narrow street on an emergency call suddenly realized the dog running in front of them was leading them to their patient who had passed out. A video from an ambulance dash-cam shows a golden retriever in the middle the street waiting for the paramedics to arrive. The dog then runs full speed in front of the ambulance never attempting to get out of the way. It finally ducks into a doorway leading to the patient’s home.


Two men crashed their car into a ditch on a rural road in Canada. The men didn’t see any nearby farmhouses, so they did what they had to in order to keep warm as temperatures dropped to near zero overnight: they tore the seats out of the car, put them in the middle of the road, and set them on fire.


An 18-year-old in Sarasota County, Florida, fled from deputies by jumping into a lake. He had to be rescued because he doesn’t know how to swim.


A man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing in Colorado. He allegedly entered a house around 1 AM looking for stuff to take. Police officers were able to track the guy to several other homes in the area, and then to a hideout spot, thanks to his footprints in fresh snow.


In England a man walked into a grocery store, flashed a knife and demanded money. The cashier would hear none of it and grabbed the nearest weapon — a big squeeze bottle of salad dressing — which she squirted all over the man. She continued to spray him until the walking Caesar salad gave up and headed out the door. Police were called and they were literally able to follow the trail of salad dressing to a nearby side street where they found the guy trying to clean himself up.





Fun Fact:
In the NFL, the home team is required to provide 24 footballs for each game? #funfact







Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

An Australian man was getting ready to do his “business” on Saturday morning when he was startled by a large carpet python peeking its head out of the toilet. The family called a local snake catcher for backup.






Matt's Musing:

Smile at the people who hate you. It makes them wonder what you're up to... #musing





Matt's Pick Song:
“I Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now” by the LeFevre Quartet

Radio Recap (Wednesday 01/23/19)

In The News:


We know we should be careful with what we post on social media. Who knows who might be looking? It turns out, your insurance company might be. More and more often, insurance companies are checking in on customers’ social media when they file an insurance claim. And who can blame them when nearly $80 billion in fraudulent claims are filed in the U.S. each year.

Good luck giving candy conversation hearts this Valentine’s Day. The chalky, colorful candies previously made by Necco and emblazoned with messages like “Be Mine,” “Love” and “Call Me” aren’t feeling the love in 2019. In fact, popular brand Sweethearts will be missing from store shelves. But hold tight – the candies are expected to make a sweet return in 2020. https://www.pennlive.com/food/2019/01/where-are-the-candy-hearts-popular-valentines-day-tradition-missing.html 8:10

If you were planning to go over Niagara falls in a barrel this week, keep in mind it’s now frozen over.. Due to the cold blast, The usually rushing waters at Niagara Falls have frozen -- and visitors are stunned by the majestic views. I’ve shared the article on facebook. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/22/us/niagra-falls-frozen-trnd/ 9:10

If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant and are looking for a new way to do the gender reveal, pizza chain Villa Italian Kitchen has launched gender reveal lasagnas. For $140, you and your family can be entertained with a surprise announcement dictated by food-colored cheese in a layered meat casserole. The gender reveal lasagna also comes with a salad of your choice.

While social media is supposed to bring us closer together, that’s not always the case. In fact, a new study shows negative experiences online may bring about higher rates of loneliness among social media users. The study (University of Pittsburgh) show that every 10 percent increase in negative interactions on social media made the study participants 13 percent more likely to feel lonely.

A hospital administrator in China has apologized because an employee lost a computer memory stick containing the health information of as many as 6,000 patients. The good news is the employee who lost the memory stick made sure the data on the removable device had been encrypted for privacy. On the other hand, when he lost the device there was a sticky note attached to it with the encryption password written on it.

A man armed with a tree branch robbed a Portugal bank of just over $1,200. As the robber attempted to flee, he was grabbed and beaten up with his tree branch by other bank customers who held him until police arrived.

According to a new study published in Science Advances, at least 60 percent of the world's coffee species are at risk of extinction. Among the species at risk is the Arabica bean, which is the most popular coffee for commercial production. Both casual coffee drinkers and addicts shutter at the thought of higher-priced coffee and empty pots. Others say they'd be just fine if coffee disappeared; there are other ways to get a caffeine boost. What do you think?


Fun Fact:
Ninety percent of women who walk into a department store immediately turn to the right. #funfact


Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):
In Germany, a couple were sitting in their van in the front parking lot of the school when they got into an argument. During the argument the hubby picked up a toilet plunger and conked his wife in the back of her head.


Matt's Musing:I think it's amusing that the self checkout lanes now have "selfie cams" while you scan your items... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:
“Soul On Fire” by the Browns

Radio Recap (Tuesday 01/22/19)

In The News:

Men often joke about it, but the idea ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ does, in fact, hold some real validity. A study (Rutgers University) found that a wife’s happiness is more vital than that of her husband’s in keeping a marriage happy and healthy. The study, which surveyed older couples married for an average of 39 years, concluded that the happier a wife is in the relationship, the happier the husband is with his life regardless of what he feels or even thinks about the relationship itself.

You might want your house to smell of roses or fresh linen but have you ever wished it was filled with the scent of KFC gravy? But of course! KFC has launched a candle that smells of their famous topping. There are 230 up for grabs on a first-come, first served basis. Previously, the fast food chain has released a chicken scented candle and a bath bomb with the smell of their famous 11 herbs and spices mix.

Does it feel like you vacuum all the time, but with minimal results? Unless there’s something wrong with your machine, the problem could actually be in your method. If you take the same route with your vacuum every time you clean, it’s time to rethink your strategy. According to experts, coming at your carpet from different angles will make a noticeable difference. For example, if you’re used to starting at a certain spot, begin on the opposite side of the room on alternate days.

Super Bowl Sunday means it’s guacamole time. It’s estimated that 40 million pounds of avocado will be eaten during Super Bowl parties this year. That’s enough to cover a football field in five feet of guacamole.

Red’s Giant Hamburg is returning 35 years after the iconic Springfield restaurant closed. On Jan. 4, business partners David Campbell and Greg Iott received approval for a building permit with the city to start construction for the replica restaurant. Crews are performing site work for the new restaurant at 3201 W. Sunshine St., located between Scenic Avenue and West Bypass, across the street from Pitbull Powersports. The hope is that the owners likely would be “flipping burgers by early summer.”

Fun Fact:

Earth travels through space at 660,000 miles per hour. #funfact

Matt's Musing:

45 minutes on the treadmill is no big deal if you don't turn it on... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Just Another Rainy Day” by the Collingsworth Family

Radio Recap (Monday 01/21/19)

In The News:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day

- Today (January 21) is Blue Monday — also known as The Unhappiest Day of the Year. Researchers say unpaid Christmas bills, nasty weather, and failed New Year’s resolutions combine to make the day the gloomiest in the calendar.
- If you take a lunchtime run, walk, or stroll, you’ll return to work feeling less stressed if you exercise in a park. Finnish researchers found that even short-term visits to nature areas have positive effects on perceived stress relief.
- The sentence “Are you as bored as I am?” can be read backwards and still makes sense.


Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:Eighty-four percent of us say we talk about the weather at least once a day. #MidDayFact (Especially true for radio personalities)


Social Media Fun:Does your car have a name? Do you talk to it regularly or even feel guilty driving another vehicle? A survey finds 56 percent of owners name their vehicle.
… The survey also found that we speak to our cars approximately 13 times a week, with 18 percent of owners speaking to them every single trip.
… 23 percent of car owners said they’ve even felt guilty driving a car that isn’t their regular car.
… Some of the funny names of cars revealed in the survey: The Bug Slayer; Cujo; Fancy Jenny; Grease Lightning; Miss Tigglywinkle; Muscle Boy; Yoda.


Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):If you want to have a child on the first day of 2020, April 9 is the day to conceive.


Matt's Musing:Space heaters are the perfect housewarming gifts... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“He Rescued Me” by Triumphant

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 01/18/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who said “Here am I; send me”??

A. Moses

B. Isaiah

C. Joshua

D. Paul

In The News:

• Worth trying? (Might need to get extra strong toothpaste) The limited-edition breakfast treat combines white marshmallows with pink, blue, and yellow cereal pieces covered in sugary dots reminiscent of those found on Apple Jacks or Oreo O's. So yeah, your milk is gonna taste pretty sugary once you devour a bowlful.
  https://www.popsugar.com/food/Kellogg-Peeps-Cereal-45683908
• A woman in Germany was charged with assault after hitting a man in the head with a bagel. They couple had been arguing over the correct way to slice a bagel.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

On average, Americans throw away 20,000 Televisions a day. #MidDayFact

Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

• Tony Beckham was leaving for work Monday morning when he spotted a man looking into a window of his house in Wellington, Florida. That window led to his 14-year-old daughter’s room, in which she was dressing for school. Beckham, a former cornerback for the Tennessee Titans, chased after the man and tackled him to the ground. He held him there until deputies arrived. The peeper was taken to a hospital for treatment of facial fractures, then was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior.

Matt's Musing:

A landline is only good for calling a cellphone when you lose it.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Hallelujah, Jesus Saves” by Zane & Donna King

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 01/16/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was told to forgive his brother seventy times seven?

A. Paul

B. James

C. Moses

D. Peter

In The News:

• Do you laugh at bad jokes? Almost 40 percent of us will laugh at a bad joke even if we don’t find it funny. Armed with the joke “What did the big chimney say to the little chimney? Nothing. Chimneys can’t talk,” researchers monitored the reaction of over 200 people. Laughter was surprisingly the most common response with 37 percent, followed by people who said ‘that’s not funny’. Researchers at Washington State University believe the laughter is often caused because people are amused at being let down by the joke.
• A woman trying on a pair of shoes at a shoe store in China slipped her foot into a sneaker when her toe touched something. She thought it might be a ball of tissue used as a liner, but when she reached her hand inside to pull it out she brought out a dead mouse. _ those shoes don’t squeak anymore.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Only 15% of office workers say they are generally happy the temperature in their office. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

The five second rule is exponentially longer when no one else is around... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Still Believe” by the Down East Boys

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Peter (Matthew 18:21 & 22)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 01/15/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
What city’s walls fell down when the trumpets were blown?

A. Jerusalem

B. Babylon

C. Jericho

D. Bethlehem

In The News:

• A teller at a bank in California had to get her manager to help with a customer’s note — the handwriting was so poor she couldn’t read it. The customer lacked the patience to wait for the clerk and manager to discuss the situation; he left, apparently before the bank employees figured out it was a robbery note. When they did figure it out they called police.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The world record for sucking an entire bottle of ketchup through a straw is 39 seconds. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

It's a new year, and I don't understand why people have to say hurtful things like "let's go to the gym" or " try this kale"... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Step Into The Water” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Jericho (Joshua 6:2-5)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 01/14/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many stories/levels were in Noah’s Ark?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

In The News:

• A woman in China has a rare hearing disorder and can no longer hear men’s voices. The woman was initially suffering from ringing in the ears and vomiting. When she woke up the next morning, she could not hear her boyfriend speaking. Her doctor diagnosed the woman with reverse slope hearing loss. She can no longer hear low frequencies — which include the average male voice. Her doctor believes the condition was brought on by stress and is only temporary.
• Sweet… another reason to drink coffee! That cup of java might serve a purpose beyond giving you a jolt of energy. According to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, caffeine enhances memory.
• In China, a woman called emergency services to complain that her boyfriend refused to warm her feet. Then, a few minutes later, the boyfriend called the same emergency number to complain that his girlfriend wouldn’t remove her cold feet from atop his stomach, where she was warming them.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Sales of Chicken Noodle Soup are best in January. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

After this past weekend, I think the National Weather Service is a front for the National Grocery Association... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Reach The World” by the Bishops

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. 3 (Genesis 6:16)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 01/11/19)

Who was accused of eating in the cornfields on the Sabbath?

A. Joseph

B. Samson

C. Elijah

D. Jesus

In The News:

• Health officials have announced that the E. coli outbreak blamed on lettuce is officially over. I think I’ll stick with bacon...
• Springfield police have announced on Twitter that you can now file a police report on the city’s website. https://twitter.com/SGFPolice/status/1082357236490534918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1082357236490534918&ref_url=
• Police in Boynton Beach, Florida had no trouble identifying the woman who broke into their police station and ate an officer’s lunch. She left behind her wallet. (I didn’t realize Florida was one of those states where you need have ID to break into a police station…)
• To all the dads out there… With the winter storm approaching, we can learn from the mistakes of others. Ohio police say a man in doing doughnuts apparently lost control of his brand new Pontiac G8 in a snowy parking lot and hit a live power pole, knocking the pole over and leaving the car with a crumpled front end. The man and his two children have been hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Study:

In a small study, people who brought paperwork into a meeting or negotiation were seen as being better prepared. According to the study:

• The person who has a lot of paperwork with them is better prepared – 51%

• The person who has no paperwork with them is better prepared – 14%

• Don’t know – 35%

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

In the United States, 78% of workers live paycheck to paycheck. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

The most frightening thing about nightmares is realizing that they were created by your mind… #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Wish You Were Here” by the Kingsmen

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Jesus (Luke 6:1&2)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 01/10/19)

What man was released from prison by an angel?

A. Daniel

B. Paul

C. Peter (Acts 12:5-11)

D. Joseph

In The News:

• It’s Houseplant Appreciation Day… I always appreciate any plant that remains alive after two days in our house.
• New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for humans anymore: 61 percent of pet owners have made a resolution for their dog or cat. The most common resolutions for pets? Exercising more (56 percent), trying a new activity (49 percent), losing weight (49 percent), better hygiene (47 percent), and more playtime (44 percent).
• Here’s a reason to get rid of your landline. A man in Australia was shocked when he took apart a broken wall-mounted telephone inside a home he was working on and discovered dozens of large cockroaches hiding inside.
• Sounds McDonald’s isn’t going to help a few of us meet our New Year’s resolutions… They’re reportedly adding new bacon-flavored items to the menu.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Seventy percent of house dust is made up of dead skin flakes. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Why are wrong numbers never busy...? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“When We All Get to Heaven” by Brian Free & Assurance

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Peter (Acts 12:5-11)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 01/09/19)

How many years did the children of Israel eat manna?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 40

In The News:

• Italian police say a robber at a cell phone store did it wrong. When he attempted to spray a clerk with pepper spray he instead sprayed himself. Police are still looking for the man.
• In Croatia, a man blew up his frozen car after trying to warm it by lighting a fire under the engine with some old newspapers. He told local media: “Maybe I used too much paper.”
• Oreo is on a roll with new flavors, like dark chocolate, birthday cake, and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Basically Oreo wants to be the unmeltable version of a bowl of ice cream… But one of the latest Oreo creations reportedly hitting shelves soon falls in the category of ‘bizarre’. According to the Instagram account @thejunkfoodaisle, limited edition Buttered Popcorn Oreos are coming soon.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The first meal on the moon was roast turkey (It was eaten by Niel Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.) #MidDayFact

Social Media Fun:

• Of all the bodily functions that could be contagious, thank goodness it’s the yawn.

Matt's Musing:

There really should be awards for getting out of bed.… #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Ephesians Chapter One” by Karen Peck & New River

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. 40 years (Exodus 16:35)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 01/08/19)

What Bible character changed dust into lice?

A. Aaron

B. Moses

C. Abraham

D. John the Baptist

In The News:

• The next time you come down with a cough, just pop a piece of your favorite chocolate treat and you'll get all the cough-suppressing effects of codeine syrup without the fuzzy-headed side-effects. Chocolate can soothe coughs better than codeine syrup by forming a sticky coating that protects the nerve endings in your throat that cause you to cough.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

58% of all major football injuries involve the player’s knee. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Do you have to water a Poinsettia, or do they die on their own?.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Anytime” by the Galloways

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Aaron (Exodus 8:17)