Radio Recap (Tuesday 03/31/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who helped the Israelites sin by making a golden calf for them.?
A. Nebuchadnezzar
B. David
C. Aaron
D. Daniel




In The News:

- National Crayon Day. Each year, on March 31st children and adults alike, pick up their favorite colors for National Crayon Day. Opening up a box of crayons opens up a world of imagination and hours of fun.

- Girl Scout Cookies. Some sweet news for those turning to comfort food to ease the stay-at-home blues: The coronavirus lockdown won’t stop cookie monsters from stocking up on Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs. The Girl Scouts of America is now allowing for easier online orders of its cookies so no one has to venture outdoors to find them. For health and safety reasons amid the pandemic, all in-person sales nationwide have stopped… Consumers can now buy cookies online with the Girl Scouts’ new Cookie Care program.

- Overweight man delays train. An overweight train passenger in the UK caused heavy delays after he became stuck underneath a table. The man dozed off during a commute, slipped from his seat, and became wedged underneath the table.

- Kids know very little about healthy living. A study (American Health Foundation) revealed that American children know very little about healthy living… Almost half the kids surveyed thought apple juice had more fat than whole milk… 25% of the kids said they hadn’t eaten vegetables the day before… 24% had eaten no fruit the day before… 15% thought cheese was a good source of fiber.

- National Tater Day, If you like your spuds, National Tater Day on March 31st is for you! The day recognizes all kinds of potatoes which provide us with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Potatoes are quite versatile, which might explain why so many people like them. They are the number one consumed vegetable in the United States. And when you consider how many ways we can eat the over 200 different kinds of potatoes in the United States, you shouldn’t be surprised. Baked potato, scalloped, fried, hash browns. Mashed potatoes… and french fries!

- Drive-thru surprise. A Michigan school administrator shared some happy news with one of her students while outside a drive-thru window. Michelle Floering — an educator at Grand Traverse Academy in Traverse City, Michigan — surprised high school senior Kaitlyn Watson by visiting the drive-thru window where she works. As many restaurants are still open for takeout amid the ongoing pandemic, Floering use the unique opportunity to share a huge announcement: she’s the school’s 2020 class valedictorian.

- On this day in 1918: Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the United States for the first time.

- Comedy show was pre-recorded. A British comedy club had about 20 police officers respond to the facility to shut down a live show. The owners of the Hot Water Comedy Club in Liverpool, England, said a Facebook Live show featuring comedian Paul Smith was actually pre-recorded. Smith was hosting a selection of clips from when the club was still open. A concerned viewer contacted police and reported the club for violating bans on large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.




Fun Fact:
One in three men say they never do this without asking their wives first… Adjust the thermostat. #funfact




Matt's Musing:
Whoever invented mint chocolate flavor probably ate chocolate right after they brushed their teeth... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:
“Evidence Of Love” by Christ Hester



Bible Trivia Answer:
C. Aaron (Exodus 32:1-17)