Radio Recap (Thursday 07/04/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What does the Bible suggest is more desirable than great riches?
A. A humble spirit
B. Honesty
C. Clean living
D. A good name


In The News:
- On this day in 1826: Former American presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died, fifty years to the day after the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence.

- According to a study, 11 percent of Instagram users posting under the #nofilter tag are in fact using a filter.



Independence Day Facts:
• The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.

• On the 4th of July, 1942, the U.S. air offensive against Nazi Germany began.

• The number of Americans who will spend the holiday at other people’s homes is approximately 41 million.

• The first official 4th of July party was held at the White House in 1801

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• Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe all died on the 4th.

• The first Independence Day celebration took place in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.

• Only John Hancock actually signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. All the others signed later.

• Americans spend $111 million on popsicles and charcoal for July 4th weekend.

• Approximately 68.3 million cases of beer are sold for the 4th of July, which makes it the biggest holiday for beer sales.

• Americans spend at least $750 million on fireworks nationwide for the 4th.




Fun Fact:Approximately 150 million hot dogs are consumed on Independence Day. #funfact






Matt's Musing: The Fourth of July is an annual reminder of how useless my dog would be in a war.‬... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“Masterpiece of Mercy” by the Booth Brothers




Bible Trivia Answer:D. A good name (Proverbs 22:1)