Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 08/10/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who saw a chariot of fire before being taken to heaven by a whirlwind?

A. Elijah

B. Moses

C. Jacob

D. Job

In the News:

Cheesy news perhaps?

Traffic on a stretch of interstate in Arkansas was brought to a greasy halt when a truck crash spilled hundreds of frozen pizzas onto the road.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation said the truck's trailer was torn apart about 1 p.m. Wednesday when it struck the Mabelvale Pike overpass on Interstate 30 in Little Rock.

The damage caused the truck's diesel fuel and its load of frozen DiGiorno and Tombstone pizzas to spill out onto the road.
Heavy equipment was brought to the scene to scrape the dough, cheese, and pepperoni off the pavement.

https://twitter.com/myARDOT/status/895346735727431680/photo/1

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

In the U.S., there's an official “Rock Paper Scissors League”. #MidDayFact

More News:

Do you have any special plans... or just staying home for the solar eclipse on the 21st?

Matt's Musing:

Being a parent means hiding in a closet to eat a candy-bar so you don't have to share. ... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Jerusalem” by the Hoppers

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Elijah (2 Kings 2:11)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 08/09/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was blinded by his enemies who put out his eyes?

A. Joshua

B. Samson

C. Jonah

D. Paul

In the News:

Hearing sounds up above your head?

A Florida man suspected there were rats in his family's attic but made a far more surprising discovery -- a 6-foot boa constrictor had been living in the home for an estimated 2-4 years.
After finding it a suitable home, the snake trapper believes the boa might have been an escaped or abandoned pet that slithered into the attic from a tree branch. He said the snake saga should serve as a reminder to trim overgrown branches.

https://www.facebook.com/bvanderherchen/posts/1749466248401082

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

8 billion chickens are consumed in the U.S. each year. #MidDayFact

More News:

A man dressed in a costume resembling a car seat was found to be responsible for reports of a "driverless van" in Virginia.

Residents of Arlington County reported an unmarked gray van, that appeared to have no driver, cruising up and down local streets while driving cautiously and keeping up with traffic.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Driver-Dressed-Like-a-Seat-Spotted-Inside-Driverless-Van-439041863.html

Matt's Musing:

The patience I have for my kids is directly proportional to the amount of people watching me.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“The Part Where You Come In” by Brian Free & Assurance

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Samson (Judges 16:21)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 08/08/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What group was called blind guides by Jesus?

A. Sadducees

B. Herodians

C. Pharisees

D. Philistines

In the News:

A new study shows just how dirty your kitchen sponge is. According to nature.com, researchers in Germany say the average kitchen sponge has more bacteria than a toilet.

While studies have found that microwaving or boiling your sponge can reduce bacteria — the findings only appear to work in a lab environment. The new research shows real-world, used kitchen sponges are much more resistant to common cleaning methods.

Researchers recommend replacing your kitchen sponge at least once a week.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Every second, Americans collectively eat 100 pounds of chocolate.

#MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I'm confused... What makes fancy green beans, fancy? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Just Can’t Make It By Myself” by the Nelons.

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Pharisees (Matthew 23:15-16)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 08/07/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What king built an ivory house?

A. Nebuchadnezzar

B. Ahab

C. David

D. Solomon

In the News:

American XPOGO performer Dalton Smith teamed up with Nissan Automotive Europe to hop over three Nissan Juke's to claim the Guinness World Record for "Most consecutive cars jumped over on a pogo stick."

Smith began the attempt by bouncing in place to gain enough height before successfully clearing the roof of each car with three massive leaps…. And ending with a flip.

https://youtu.be/cdgN49bzauQ

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

100 acres of Pizza  are served in the U.S. every day. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Yes, I have a life outside of internet... but only when it involves charging my phone. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“He’ll Come As No Surprise” by the Happy Goodmans

Bible Trivia Answer:

Ahab (1 Kings 22:39)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 08/04/17)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who is the only woman the Bible tells us to remember?

A. Eve

B. Sarah

C. Lot's wife

D. Mary, the mother of Jesus

In the News:

Though a viral video on youtube: A Nevada woman whose family found a small lizard drowning in their pool saved the tiny reptile's life using CPR-like rescue techniques.

Would you do the same if found in YOUR pool?

https://youtu.be/MHRQXqDMmfU

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

On May 10, 1893, the Supreme Court decided, that although scientifically classified as fruit, under customs law, tomatoes were to be counted as vegetables.

#MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I like how celery has dental floss built right in.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Jesus Built A Bridge” by the Poet Voices

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Lot's wife (Lk 17:32)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 08/03/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
No one knows where, but who buried Moses?

A. Joshua

B. Aaron

C. Noah

D. God

In the News:

Born deaf, Benjamin Houston showed off his dedication by delivering a pizza on foot after his car broke down about half a mile from his destination.
When asked why he decided to go the full distance for the delivery, Houston broke out his own variation of the Golden Rule.

"God wants us to treat everybody how we wanted to be treated," he said. "I would do it again with anybody really. If my car had broken down in the middle of I-75, I would do it again. I would do my best to get close, one way or another."

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/07/deaf_delivery_driver_goes_extr.html

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Some baby turtles talk to each other while they are still in their eggs so that they all hatch together.  #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I hear boomerangs are making a comeback.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“John Saw” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. God (Deut 34:5-6)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 08/02/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who shut the door of the Ark?

A. Noah

B. Ham

C. God

D. Moses

In the News:

Want to save the Earth? NASA posts job ad for 'planetary protection officer'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4751608/NASA-posts-job-ad-planetary-protection-officer.html

BACK 2 SCHOOL!

Hey parents! Are you ready? Springfield Public Schools will start classes in two weeks… Aug 16th! http://www.springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/pages/SPSMO/Families/Back_To_School_Information

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu save kids from over 150 hours of commercials a year. #MidDayFact

More News:

Would you spend $9000 on a laptop?

Here’s a video detailing Acer's INSANE Predator X21.

Weighing 20 lbs, it includes 5 fans, a curved screen, an eye tracker, 4 speakers, 2 sub-woofers, and 2 power cords to run it. This is the ultimate gaming laptop! What do you think?

https://youtu.be/ChJ1JiamsEw

Matt's Musing:

Why can't scientists genetically modify mosquitoes to suck fat, instead of blood...? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Jesus Is In The House” by 11th Hour

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. God (Gen 7:16)