Radio Recap (Thursday 02/27/20)

Bible Trivia Question:
What animals was Saul searching for when Samuel anointed him as king of Israel?
A. Donkeys
B. Sheep
C. Goats
D. Lions



In The News:

- National Retro Day takes us back to a time before smartphones and the internet. Perfect for Throwback Thursday. Every generation looks back and asks, “Remember when?” This celebration indulges our love for the good ol’ days while remaining in the present.

- Cheesiest Pizza. A pizzeria in France announced it broke a Guinness World Record by cooking up a pizza featuring 257 different varieties of cheese. Benoit Bruel, manager of Deliss Pizza in Lyon, unveiled a pizza Saturday featuring 257 different varieties of cheese. The pizza unofficially broke the Guinness World Record for most varieties of cheese on a pizza. The previous record, 154 varieties of cheese, was broken in September 2018 by pizza chef Johnny di Francesco the 400 Gradi restaurant in Melbourne, Australia.

Bruel said he is working on gathering the required evidence to have his pizza recognized by Guinness as the new record holder.

- Guys are more afraid of the dentist. Put a guy in a dental chair, and he turns into a wimp. In a survey, 49 percent of dentists said males are more anxious when it comes to dental appointments, while only 15 percent thought females were the scaredy-cats… In the survey, boys generally are no more afraid than girls. But as they get older, the fear gender gap widens. By the time patients hit their 40s, there are four dental-phobic men for every anxious woman. One reason may be that men don’t take care of their teeth as well as women do and therefore need more work.

- Losing 150 lb at disney. Mark Gautier had been brought back from the dead three times and had just emerged from a two-week coma when a priest was administering last rites to him. A doctor told the Anaheim, California, man: “You really need to do something or you’re not going to last much longer.” At 400 pounds, Gautier had slipped into diabetic shock and his kidneys were shutting down after years of failing health… Gautier’s then-girlfriend-now-wife Vanessa had a novel idea: Let’s go to Disneyland. Her simple plan: Help Gautier lose weight by walking around the Happiest Place on Earth. Gautier lost 150 pounds on a Disneyland Diet that included walking several miles a day while eating whatever he wanted at the theme park — from turkey legs to corn dogs to nachos. The key to his food intake: portion control. Now Gautier works at Disneyland after falling in love with the theme park.

- National Strawberry Day. Not only are they delicious, but they are also fragrant. One of the more aromatic fruits, they belong to the rose family.

Strawberries are grown in nearly every corner of the Earth (if the Earth had corners) except for her most frozen southern and northern reaches. Along with all these possible locations, there are over 600 varieties of strawberries as well.

An excellent source of Vitamin C, strawberries are also a good source of folic acid, potassium and fiber. At 55 calories and zero fat in 1 cup, these sweet things hit the spot when a snack time is calling!

- Robber left wallet. A robbery suspect was in the process of going through a house in Germany when the residents returned. In a rush to escape, the suspect left his wallet and ID at the scene of the crime. Why did the thief have his wallet out? Police say he was attempting to make an online purchase of computer parts for the computer he was about to steal.

- National Toast Day. Last Thursday in February. It is so very versatile. It carries a multitude of jams, jellies, marmalades and fruit compotes. We don’t stop there. Toast transports proteins and veggies, sprouts and soaks up sauces and drippings.

- Hawk steals dog. A Pennsylvania family was reunited with their 6 1/2 pound dog 28 hours after the toy poodle was carried off by a hawk. Deborah Falcione of Whitehall, Allegheny County, said her 16-year-old dog, Porschia, who is deaf and blind, was snatched of the home's upper back deck last week. Falcione said she gathered a group of friends and searched the area long into the night, but there were no signs of the toy poodle or the bird of prey who grabbed her. Falcione said she was shocked to receive a call the next afternoon from Banfield Pet Hospital saying they had her dog. The animal hospital said Porschia had been found by a neighbor about four blocks from her home. The dog was cold and lethargic, but didn't have any broken bones.

- National Chili Day on the fourth Thursday in February.

Chili is most commonly made up of tomatoes, beans, chili peppers, meat, garlic, onions, and cumin. However, cooks offer up so many variations to the basic chili recipe. And, with so many varieties, chili cook-off competitions love to feature chili as a favored entry.

- Stolen tea bag. A homeless man in England let himself into an unlocked school cafeteria one night and stole a tea bag worth about a nickel. Because he’s stolen before he could spend a month in jail.



Fun Fact:
A snail can sleep for 3 years. #funfact



Matt's Musing:
Would a transformer buy life insurance or car insurance..? #musing



Matt's Pick Song:
“The Name Of Jesus” by Aaron & Amanda Crabb



Bible Trivia Answer:
A. Donkeys (I Samuel 9:3)