Bible Trivia Question:
What man was set free while Jesus was crucified?
A. Peter
B. Barabbas
C. Saul
D. Judas
In The News:
- National Dog Day
D. Judas
In The News:
- National Dog Day
- A British radio station is serious about wanting get 2020 over with - they've already started playing Christmas music. Even though it's still August, Magic Radio 104.5 in London has flipped to 100 percent holiday tunes. Morning personality Ronan Keating said "2020 has been a hard year for us all - what better way to lift our spirits than bringing Christmas forward a few months?"
- Good looking people. Those who consoled themselves with the thought that there is more to life than being really good looking are in for a shock. A study shows beautiful people are not just pleasing to the eye; it seems they are also wealthier and more successful. Researchers have found that those deemed the most attractive make 12 percent more money than those regarded as less good looking. The main reason for the apparent victory of the attractive people is that they are seen as more helpful and co-operative.
- 4 foot snake in bedroom. A British man received an unwelcome late night surprise when he awoke to find a 4-foot snake slithering around his bedroom. The man said, “I opened my eyes but it was pitch dark so I picked up my phone and scanned the room with the [light] and as I was putting the phone down I saw the snake climbing up the table right next to my bed.” He trapped the snake in a sleeping bag cover and call animal control.
- Poor diet. From the University of Obvious, a new study says kids are tubby because they aren’t eating right. Yes, yes, American kids do need more exercise then they’re getting, but according to Baylor University researchers, the problem is poor diet.
- Fun Fact: Five percent of cat owners say they’ve tried to train their cats to do use a toilet. #funfact
- Toilet Paper Day
- Married and chores. If a woman finds that the kind and considerate man she has lived with for years suddenly stops helping with the laundry and taking out the trash, it’s probably because the couple got married. Researchers have found cohabiting couples are far more likely than those who are married to split housework evenly — but after the wedding they revert to the typical stereotype, with the woman taking on the great majority of tasks.
9:30 - Selling the stolen phone. A Nashville man was charged with burglary after he stole a phone from a hotel and sold it to a kiosk at Walmart. The man took the phone to the kiosk and sold it. As he was doing so, he let the kiosk take a photo of his ID, and the video cameras on the kiosk showed that he was wearing the same clothes at the hotel.
- Verse of the day/How much debt. One in five cash-strapped adults have no idea how much debt they’re in — and they don’t want to know. A poll of 2,000 adults found 17 percent would rather not find out the exact figure they owe, and 21 percent don’t want to worry about something they feel they can’t do anything about. Another 16 percent don’t even bother checking their account on payday, because seeing it all fly straight out to pay the bills and debt brings them down.
- Crash with Spider. A woman in Germany was so shocked by a spider crawling across her face that she lost control of her car and crashed head on into a tree. The car was totally destroyed but the woman escaped with only slight injuries. Police say the spider survived.
- Perfect fingerprint. In the UK a man thought he had pulled off the perfect crime. He had just successfully grabbed cash from a bank and was about to make his getaway. In a final show of bravado he turned back to the teller, pointed his finger at her and said, “You had better not lock me in!” She didn’t, and he was able to run out of the building. But when he pointed his finger at her, he left a perfect fingerprint on the security glass.
Matt's Musing:
If you have trouble getting your children's attention, just sit down and look comfortable.... #musing
Matt's Pick Song:
“Enter In” by the Anchormen
Bible Trivia Answer:
B. Barabbas (Matthew 27:16-22)
- Good looking people. Those who consoled themselves with the thought that there is more to life than being really good looking are in for a shock. A study shows beautiful people are not just pleasing to the eye; it seems they are also wealthier and more successful. Researchers have found that those deemed the most attractive make 12 percent more money than those regarded as less good looking. The main reason for the apparent victory of the attractive people is that they are seen as more helpful and co-operative.
- 4 foot snake in bedroom. A British man received an unwelcome late night surprise when he awoke to find a 4-foot snake slithering around his bedroom. The man said, “I opened my eyes but it was pitch dark so I picked up my phone and scanned the room with the [light] and as I was putting the phone down I saw the snake climbing up the table right next to my bed.” He trapped the snake in a sleeping bag cover and call animal control.
- Poor diet. From the University of Obvious, a new study says kids are tubby because they aren’t eating right. Yes, yes, American kids do need more exercise then they’re getting, but according to Baylor University researchers, the problem is poor diet.
- Fun Fact: Five percent of cat owners say they’ve tried to train their cats to do use a toilet. #funfact
- Toilet Paper Day
- Married and chores. If a woman finds that the kind and considerate man she has lived with for years suddenly stops helping with the laundry and taking out the trash, it’s probably because the couple got married. Researchers have found cohabiting couples are far more likely than those who are married to split housework evenly — but after the wedding they revert to the typical stereotype, with the woman taking on the great majority of tasks.
9:30 - Selling the stolen phone. A Nashville man was charged with burglary after he stole a phone from a hotel and sold it to a kiosk at Walmart. The man took the phone to the kiosk and sold it. As he was doing so, he let the kiosk take a photo of his ID, and the video cameras on the kiosk showed that he was wearing the same clothes at the hotel.
- Verse of the day/How much debt. One in five cash-strapped adults have no idea how much debt they’re in — and they don’t want to know. A poll of 2,000 adults found 17 percent would rather not find out the exact figure they owe, and 21 percent don’t want to worry about something they feel they can’t do anything about. Another 16 percent don’t even bother checking their account on payday, because seeing it all fly straight out to pay the bills and debt brings them down.
- Crash with Spider. A woman in Germany was so shocked by a spider crawling across her face that she lost control of her car and crashed head on into a tree. The car was totally destroyed but the woman escaped with only slight injuries. Police say the spider survived.
- Perfect fingerprint. In the UK a man thought he had pulled off the perfect crime. He had just successfully grabbed cash from a bank and was about to make his getaway. In a final show of bravado he turned back to the teller, pointed his finger at her and said, “You had better not lock me in!” She didn’t, and he was able to run out of the building. But when he pointed his finger at her, he left a perfect fingerprint on the security glass.
Matt's Musing:
If you have trouble getting your children's attention, just sit down and look comfortable.... #musing
Matt's Pick Song:
“Enter In” by the Anchormen
Bible Trivia Answer:
B. Barabbas (Matthew 27:16-22)
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