We got to learn more about National Banana Lovers and National Tug Of War Day for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive!

If you love bananas, today is your day! These yellow, curved berries are loved all around the world, and feature in many meals, snacks, and smoothie drinks as well!

How can you celebrate this day? Well quite simply, you can enjoy one with a friend or with family! Or you could watch a fun movie that’s jungle or banana themed! Curious George would be a great option to watch with kids, and to get them to eat their bananas alongside George!

Read more about National Banana Lovers Day by clicking HERE!

Today, we celebrate a game we grew up playing, Tug Of War!

Did you know Tug Of War was a sport that was professionally played in the Olympics? It was a sport for 20 years (1900-1920), and had teams of six on each side!

How can you celebrate this day? Well, simply grab some friends and/or family and enjoy a friendly, competitive game of tug of war and test your strength!

Learn more about National Tug Of War Day by clicking HERE!

Here are your five biographical hints about our famous mystery person!

  1. I was born today, August 27th in 1908, and lived until January 22nd, 1973 to be 64 years of age.
  2. I was a politician, but before that, I worked as a teacher at a Mexican-American school in Texas.
  3. I was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1937 and later served as a U.S. Senator from Texas, where I became Senate Majority Leader in the late 50s.
  4. I became U.S. president in 1963 after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
  5. My presidency was known for landmark legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Great Society programs aimed at reducing poverty.

I am… President Lyndon B. Johnson!

Congratulations to Ester from Mount Vernon for calling in and guessing him, taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica! Tune in tomorrow as we take some time to slow down, breathe, listen to worship music, and read some devotionals on Praise Thursday!

Thank you so much for listening!
– Ethan Hershberger