On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday, we discussed Talking Slowly, Iced Tea, and Egg Rolls; plus, who am I trivia. Here’s what we talked about.

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK – Tea leaves can help keep mosquitoes at bay

NATIONAL TALK SLOW DAY – Slowing down benefits the listener and communicator, as it allows you to breathe, be calm, and relax.

Fried spring rolls with vegetables and shrimps, served with spicy sauce and chopsticks over white wooden background. Overhead view

NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY – The first place to sell and grow iced tea in America was South Carolina in 1775.

NATIONAL EGG ROLL DAY – Origins of the egg roll aren’t completely clear. Some stories say it was New York chef Lung Fong who invented the delicacy back in 1925. Others credit chef Henry Low of the restaurant Port Arthur in New York City. 

WHO AM I?

  1. I was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and began performing as a child alongside my sisters.  
  2. I became a global star playing Dorothy in the classic film ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ 
  3. I sang the iconic song ‘Over the Rainbow,’ which won an Academy Award.  
  4. Despite personal struggles, I made a celebrated comeback with concerts in the 1960s, including performances at Carnegie Hall. 
  5. My daughter, Liza Minelli, was also an accomplished performer and actress. 

I am Judy Garland! Congratulations to Jim from Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Join Joe and Brock tomorrow for Praise Thursday!
Thanks so much for listening!
– Joe and Daniel