That was the question we asked today. We received many calls, guessing things like counter tops, phones, the human mouth, or even a keyboard. In the end though the correct answer was the buttons on the elevator. So next time you enter an elevator, remember to wash your hands.
Our word of the day today was Smattering, a noun which means a slight, superficial, or introductory knowledge of something.
We’ve got a mix of topics for you today on WHO KNEW WEDNESDAY…
Our annual partnership with Operation Christmas Child kicks off this month, April 23rd is OCC’s National Volunteer Week. Find out how you or your church/organization can connect with OCC by clicking here. We also gave away one of these today!
Congratulations to Darlene from Fredericktown who won our monthly prize, the OCC Tervis Tumbler!
Other who knew tidbits today:
It’s Grilled Cheese day! Celebrate with some melted goodness between two pieces of your favorite bread.
and is GPS turning off your brain? Scientific American has the details about a recent study in the UK: read more here from MIT Tech Review.
Our word of the day: rebarbative (re-BAR-buh-tiv) an adjective meaning something that causes irritation, or annoyance.
Thanks for listening!
-Joe
Today for Game Time Tuesday we played Song Poetry and Name That Tune for two chances at a 5$ gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley. For Song Poetry our song was Just Be Held by Casting Crowns, and our winner was Bridgette. For Name That Tune our song was My Lighthouse by Rend Collective, and our winner was Travis of Mount Vernon. Congratulations to Bridgette and Travis!
For uplifting news today we shared a story about a man who has engineered a van with two washers and two dryers to help local homeless people do laundry for free. To read more click HERE.
Our word of the day today is Rampike, a noun that means a dead tree, especially the bleached skeleton or splintered trunk of a tree killed by fire, lightning, or wind.
For Mystery Monday this week we saw the return of the Mystery Box, and hidden within was can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray. Dan from Howard called in and won, so he has a 5$ gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley coming his way.
Since Dan won so quickly we also decided to ask a mystery question, which Brad of Mount Vernon won. Since Big Ben (the bell) was cast on this day 159 years ago, we asked how much Big Ben weighs (13 tons) and what the name of the tower Big Ben resides in is (The Elizabeth Tower.)
Our word of the day today is Mensch, a noun that means a decent, upright, mature, and responsible person.
10. Casting Crowns – One Step Away
9. Tenth Avenue North – I Have This Hope
8. NEEDTOBREATHE – Testify
7. We Are Messengers – Magnify
6. MercyMe – Even If
5. Hillsong Worship – What a Beautiful Name
4. Zach Williams – Chain Breaker
3. Micah Tyler – Never Been a Moment
2. Danny Gokey – Rise
1. TobyMac – Love Broke Through
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY:
Skillet – Stars (video here)
Hollyn – In Awe (video here)
Wendy’s Cougar Trivia #1: MVNU baseball is playing Goshen College this weekend. What is Goshen’s mascot? Answer – The Maple Leafs. Congratulations to Stacey of Fredericktown for winning the $5 gift certificate to Wendy’s of Mount Vernon.
Question #2: MVNU recently had two runners qualify for the NAIA National Marathon in May. Who are they? Brennan Crawford and MaKenzie McKirgan. Congratulations to Grace from Mount Vernon for guessing correctly.
Today’s WORD OF THE DAY: inveterate (in-VET-ih-rit); an adjective meaning settled or confirmed in a habit, feeling or practice.
Thanks for listening!
-Joe
Deep Dish Pizza Day is today! A chance to celebrate Chicago-style, pan or stuffed pizza.
Just look at this wonderful image!
Here are some links to some of the top Windy City deep dish ‘joints’ out there:
Pizzeria Uno (nationwide chain)
Giordano’s (nationwide chain)
Geno’s East (in your grocer’s freezer)
Here’s a recipe from Taste of Home magazine to try it yourself.
Our WORD OF THE DAY is…yes, you guessed it…PIZZA! A flat, open-faced baked pie of Italian origin, consisting of a thin layer of bread dough topped with spiced tomato sauce and cheese, often garnished with anchovies, sausage slices, mushrooms, etc.
Thanks for listening!
-Joe
I’m stressing out a bit…I see buttons that say SIN, COS and TAN. It’s the Mystery Monday Mystery Box item!
Congratulations to Sarah from Mount Vernon, who helped me figure it out and wins a $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.
Lifeline 2017 starts Wednesday with our annual Day of Prayer and Praise! Click here to learn more.
Our Word of the Day is sarcasm, a noun meaning a sharp, satirical or maybe ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain.
Thanks for listening!
-Joe
Today Hannah and I shared with you some fun, responsible ways to celebrate National Goof Off Day!
Here is the link to a blog where we found some of the ideas:
http://www.mommy-miracles.com/2016/03/22-things-to-do-on-goof-off-day.html
-Joe
Today for game time Tuesday we played Song Poetry and Name That Tune. Our Song Poetry son was God’s Not Dead by Newsboys and our Name That Tune song was Magnify by We Are Messengers. Congratulations to our winners Faith of Mount Vernon and Cheryl of Fredericktown.
If you’d like to read about the story we shared for uplifting news, click HERE.
Our word of they day today is Ameliorate, a verb that means to make better or more tolerable.
