Driving Notes

For this Who Knew Wednesday, we talked about National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, National Chicken Wing Day, and some American Independence Fun Facts! Here is what we talked about…

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK – The history of ice cream begins in ancient Persia around 550 BC; Persian engineering techniques for storing and using ice laid the foundation for cold desserts.

National Chicken Wing Day – Americans consume ~1.25 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday alone!

National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day – The average American eats roughly 20 pounds of ice cream each year, or about 4 gallons. 

https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/art/travelling-exhibits/the-american-navy-in-the-revolutionary-war/john-paul-jones.html

American History Fun Fact – John Paul Jones: the “Father of the American Navy” sunk over a dozen ships during the Revolutionary War.

WHO AM I?

1. I was born into British nobility on July 1, 1961, in London. 
2. I married Charles III in 1981 in a globally watched royal wedding.  
3. I was known as the “People’s Princess” for my compassion and connection with the public.  
4. I used my platform to raise awareness about issues like children’s health and landmine victims.  
5. My life was tragically cut short in a car accident in Paris in 1997, deeply impacting people around the world. 

I am Princess Diana Spencer! Congratulations to Kevin from Bladensburg, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Daniel and Joe

It’s another mix of fun facts for today’s Who Knew:

SWIM A LAP DAY? You bet! Swimming is frequently recommended as a low-impact form of aerobic activity because the water’s buoyancy reduces stress on joints. That can make it appealing for people managing arthritis, recovering from injuries, or dealing with chronic pain. The resistance of the water still provides muscular work, but without the pounding that comes with many land-based workouts. 

PRALINES DAY – is it a PRAY-leen or a PRAH-leen? Depends on who you ask, I guess. In New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast, where there are many communities settled by the French, the pronunciation is prah-leen, with the long aaah sound, which is closer to that of the candy’s namesake du Plessis-Praslin. Other regions of the country, including parts of Texas, Georgia, and New England pronounce it pray-leen.

What is it? Pralines are popular confections made primarily from nuts and sugar. The traditional American version features pecans, butter, and cream, offering a soft, fudgy texture.   

1. I was born in Redruth, Cornwall, England on June 24, 1947  

2. I took up drums after my parents, bought me a drum when I was thirteen  

3. My first real gig was in August 1967 at the seventh annual Windsor Jazz and Blues Festival.  

4. My band’s biggest hits were “Dreams” in 1977 and “Don’t Stop,” which were top 3 hits from the album Rumours

5. My band is named partly after me and I am the only member of the band to have remained throughout its entire history

I am Mick Fleetwood! From the band Fleetwood Mac. Congratulations to Bob from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

FINALLY, check out this cute link about June 24th as ‘World Cat Domination Day.’ Yep, it’s a thing!

https://petsitters.org/page/CatWorldDominationDay

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday, we discussed Apple Strudel, Mascots, and Crocodiles; plus, who am I trivia. Here’s what we talked about.

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK – Crocodiles can go through over 3,000 teeth in their lifetime! As soon as one falls out a new one starts growing in its place. 

NATIONAL APPLE STRUDEL DAY – The longest Apple Strudel ever made measured over 2,004 feet and was baked in Vienna in 2015.

NATIONAL MASCOT DAY – The word Mascot comes from the French word “Mascotte” which means lucky charm.

WORLD CROC DAY – Some crocodiles can reach lengths of up to 20 feet and weigh over 2,000 pounds. They also have a long lifespan, with some individuals living for more than 70 years.

WHO AM I?

1. I was born June 17, 1943, in New York City and grew up in Brooklyn 
2. In the 1960s, I started my career as a commercial jingle writer and singer. 
3. In 1969, I helped co-write and produce music under the band name “Featherbed” 
4. By 1975, I had my first #1 hit with the single, “Mandy” 
5. In December of 2010, I performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway

I am Barry Manilow! Congratulations to Rhonda from Fredericktown for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

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

On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday, we discussed Bikes, Running, and Eggs; plus, who am I trivia. Here’s what we talked about.

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK – The first marathon is from the legend of Pheidippides, an ancient Greek messenger who supposedly ran roughly 25 miles from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens in 490 BC.

WORLD BIKE DAY – An early version of the bike was known as the Dandy Horse, which was invented in 1817.

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY – Fastest man alive is Usain Bolt, with his record-holding speed of 9.58 in the 100-meter dash.

NATIONAL EGG DAY – The biggest egg is the Ostrich Egg weighting 3 to 4.4 lbs.

WHO AM I?

1. I was born on June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee.  
2. Early in my career, I was a cast member on the PBS show The Electric Company. 
3. I gained widespread fame for the 1989 film ‘Driving Miss Daisy.’ 
4. I won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for my role in ‘Million Dollar Baby.’ 
5. I played memorable roles in films like ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ and ‘Bruce Almighty.’ 

I am Morgan Freeman! Congratulations to Whit from Fredericktown 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 🙂

On this week’s who knew Wednesday, we learned about Bees, Strawberries, and Dogs; plus who am I trivia. Here’s what we talked about:

WORLD BEE DAY – Approximately one third of the food we eat is the result of honey bee pollination.

NATIONAL PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY – The average strawberry has 200 seeds

NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY – Dogs experience dreams just like humans. Small dogs recieve dreams more frequently than large dogs.

Who Am I?

1. I was born May 20, 1908, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. I grew up in a small-town setting that influenced my relatable characters.
2. I won the Academy Award for Best Actor for my role in The Philadelphia Story (1940).
3. I starred in several beloved films, including the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life.
4. During World War II, I served as a bomber pilot in the United States Army Air Forces and rose to the rank of Colonel.
5. I am known for my distinctive voice and sincere style, I also had a successful career in Westerns andworked frequently with director Alfred Hitchcock.

I am…. James Stewart, AKA Jimmy Stewart

Congratulations to Bob from Howard who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tomorrow, tune into Praise Thursday with Joe and Brock!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Daniel

On this week’s who knew Wednesday, we discussed Apples, Frogs, and Leprechauns; plus who am I trivia. Here is what we talked about:

National Apple Pie Day – Apples are not originally from America. They came from Kazakhstan

National Leprechaun Day – Two major sports franchises have leprechaun logos, The Boston Celtics and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

National Jumping Frog Day – The South African Sharp-Nosed Frog can jump 90 times its own body length. If humans could jump that same proportion, the average human could jump 500 feet

Who Am I?

1. I was born in New York City on May 13, 1922
2. Before I became famous on television, I made my mark on Broadway-and even won a Tony Award for my role in musical Mame
3. You may know me best as a strong-willed, outspoken woman on not one-but two-hit TV comedy shows in different decades\
4. First, I brough sharp wit on CBS as Maude Findlay… then laughs as Dorothy NBC’s The Golden Girls
5. During World War II, I proudly served my country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve

I am…Bea Arthur!! Congratulations to Jay of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Joe and Brock!
Thanks to much for listening!
– Joe and Daniel