Radio Recap (Monday 04/13/20)

Bible Trivia Question:
How did Judas point out to the crowd that Jesus was the man to be arrested?
A. By a hug
B. By a kiss
C. A high five
D. By a fist-bump



In The News:

- National Thomas Jefferson Day each year on April 13th honors the birth of the third President of The United States, Thomas Jefferson, who was born April 13, 1743.

Most known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was a stalwart of democracy. While not much an orator, his pen cut quite a swath of ink through correspondence, documents, journals, and manuscripts.

- Two large meals. It looks like less really is more when it comes to weight loss. A study found that eating just breakfast and lunch, as opposed to six small meals throughout the day, was more successful at lowering body mass index. The study tracked 54 people with Type 2 diabetes over a period of 12 weeks. Eating two meals a day produced greater decreases in liver fat content, while there was a bigger increase of insulin sensitivity with the six-meal diet.

- Rent a dog. The lockdown in Moscow, Russia, is very strict. In fact, one of the only ways to go out is to walk your dog. Which is why some people are renting their neighbors’ dogs so they have a reason to get out. The going rate is a few bucks for a half hour.

- 13 Feet apart. After hearing the results of this new study, we might need to stand a lot further apart from each other than the currently recommended six feet. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that the coronavirus could remain suspended in the air as far as 13 feet from an infected patient. Publishing the results Friday in the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers taking samples in hospitals also found that COVID-19 could be carried that same distance, possibly through the shoes of ICU staff. And here's even more of a reminder to wash your hands: the highest concentrations of the virus were found on items that are touched often, including floors, doorknobs, bed rails, and trash cans. The CDC also says it tested medical staff shoes and found samples on half of them, meaning the soles of medical staff shoes might function as carriers.

- Each year on National Scrabble Day April 13th recognizes a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.

- 25 min of exercise. Just 25 minutes of vigorous daily exercise can do wonders for you, and could help beat depression. Researchers (Methodist University in Dallas) found that a workout reduces stress and anger and boosts the sense of physical well being. And they claim physical exercise should be more widely prescribed as a treatment to tackle depressive or anxiety disorders.

- Tip double. What to tip in the coronavirus economy? If you can afford it, a hospitality expert says to double your normal tip for delivery drivers putting themselves in harm’s way. Paul Bagdan, a professor at Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, said, “Go with your heart. It’s good karma, good for mankind.”

- Weight on asking women. Women were asked, “What’s the worst question any can ask you?” The winner by a wide margin: her weight.

- National Peach Cobbler Day on April 13th each year recognizes a delicious dessert that originated during the 19th century.

- The hardest age is 8. It’s safe to say that all moms and dads feel a heightened level of exhaust whether they’ve got toddlers or teens, but a new survey reveals that the “hateful eights” are arguably the worst age to deal with. In the survey parents also said that the age of six is much easier to handle, while seven-year-olds have the worst tantrums.

- On this day in 1796: The first elephant ever seen in the United States arrived from India.





Fun Fact:
The average amateur golfer has seven of these. (Clubs he/she never uses) #funfact




Matt's Musing:
My wife told me that I need to grow up. I was speechless! But it is kinda hard to talk with 45 Jelly Beans in your mouth... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:
“Stand By Me ” by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound



Bible Trivia Answer:
B. By a kiss (Luke 22:47& 48)