Today’s Who Knews:

  • On June 28, 1953, workers at a Chevrolet factory in Flint, Michigan, built the inaugural Corvette. Two days later, the first Corvette was proudly driven off the production line, marking the completion of one of the 300 produced that year.
  • Today also celebrates the seafood appetizer Ceviche, one of my personal favorites (and I enjoy making it). Ceviche (say-VEE-chay) is popular in the Caribbean regions and in Latin America. It is made from raw, white fish (cod, sea bass, even shrimp or tilapia), marinated overnight in lime and/or lemon juice, which actually cooks the raw fish. I like to mix the lime juice with cilantro, a little bit of salsa or pico de gallo, a pinch of salt and a pinch of garlic salt or garlic cloves. Check out some ceviche recipes here from Cooking Classy.
  • yesterday was the birthday of B-I-N-G-O! The game originated in 16th century Italy, gaining popularity in Europe before it evolved into the modern version. Edwin S. Lowe introduced Bingo in the US in the early 20th century.

Who Am I?

  • I was born June 28,1703, in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England
  • I was the 15th of 19 children, one of nine who survived infancy
  • I was rescued from a fire when I was five years old after becoming trapped
  • I was ordained a deacon after finishing my degrees at Christ Church, Oxford
  • I was a member of the Holy Club with my brother Charles, later called the Oxford Methodists
  • My evangelical experience on May 24, 1738 at Aldersgate Street is still celebrated in churches today
  • I believed and preached on personal holiness and social engagement, many times called the Wesleyan Holiness movement

I am…John Wesley! Congratulations to Dan of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the Katy Nichole CD, ‘Jesus Changed My Life.’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe