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Don’t run from Crocodiles while Wearing a Mascot Costume and Eating Apple Strudel

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

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Talk slowly when eating your iced egg roll

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

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The Horse, the Bolt, and the Ostrich

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.

Image courtesy of dandyism.net

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 🙂

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Bees, Berries and Best Friends!

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:

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK – Dogs can detect sound frequencies three time higher than humans at 65,000 Hz (Humans can only hear up to 20,000 Hz)

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

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What’s green, green, and sometimes green?

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

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK – Male frogs of the Genus Pipa jump and wrestle other males over territory

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

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What a Time to be Alive!!

On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday we talked about National Nurses Day and National No Diet Day. Plus we did our Who Am I trivia and gave away tickets for MTVarts To Kill a Mockingbird! Here’s what we talked about:

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK– National Nurses Day is the first day of National Nursing Week, which concludes on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. 

National Nurses Day– In the U.S., nurses outnumber doctors roughly three-to-one

 

National No Diet Day. Mary Evans Young created the day after struggling with her own body image and witnessing others experience similar issues. She is also the director of the British anti-diet group, “Diet Breakers”. 

Who Knew Fact Check: National no diet day isn’t picked on a random day. It’s on the founder’s birthday.

  

MTVarts are presenting To Kill A Mockingbird Friday May 8th 7:30pm – 9:30pm at the Woodward Opera House, 107 S Main St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050. It is a school performance, but it does contain language, violence, and racism. It is important and relevant, but it can be emotionally intense and may not be suitable for younger viewers. Tune in during The Morning Thing and Afternoon Drive to win tickets! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to win tickets!! Congratulations to Ben of Mount Vernon for taking home a pair of tickets!

WHO AM I? 

  1. I was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, and I grew up in a family involved in television and entertainment. 
  1. I got my big break playing Dr. Doug Ross on the TV show ER, which helped launch my acting career. 
  1. I’ve starred in movies like Ocean’s Eleven, Gravity, and Michael Clayton, earning several awards along the way. 
  1. I’ve also worked as a director and producer, including directing films like Good Night, and Good Luck. 
  1. Outside of acting, I’m involved in humanitarian work and co-founded organizations to raise awareness about global issues like human rights. 

I am…George Clooney!! Congratulations to Linda 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 Gabriella!

Thanks to much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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Fashion Fades… Denim is Forever!!

Today on Who Knew Wednesday we talked about National Denim and Zipper Day! Plus, we played our Who Am I trivia! Here’s what we talked about:

Who Knew: National Denim Day! Did you know your favorite pair of blue jeans has roots in France? The word “denim” actually comesfrom fabric made in Nîmes—“serge de Nîmes,” meaning “from Nîmes!” 

Who Knew: And here’s another one—early jeans didn’t even have zippers! When Levi Strauss first made them for Gold Rush workers, they used buttons because they were tough and reliable. 

Who Knew: National Zipper Day! Speaking of zippers… the modern version we use today was perfected by Gideon Sundback in the early 1900s—but they weren’t originally for jeans. They first showed up on boots!   

Who Knew: So how did zippers and denim finally come together? During World War II, zippers became more common in clothing—and eventually made their way into jeans for added convenience.  👖🔗 Today, whether you’re rocking a classic button fly or a zipper, you’re wearing a little piece of history. 

Who Knew: The zipper was invented in 1893 by Whitcomb Judson, but his version wasn’t very reliable. A better version came later from Gideon Sundback, who designed the modern zipper in 1913. The name “zipper” came from the sound it makes—popularized by the B. F. Goodrich Company when they used it on rubber boots in the 1920s.  

Who Knew: Early zippers were first used on boots and tobacco pouches—not clothing! 

WHO AM I?

  1. I was born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. 
  1. I became a leading figure in the “outlaw country” movement, with artists like Waylon Jennings.  
  1. I wrote classics like “Crazy,” famously recorded by Patsy Cline, “Always on My Mind,” and “On the Road Again” 
  1. I am known for my distinctive voice, long braids, and my well-worn guitar named “Trigger.”  
  1. I’m also an actor, author, and activist, known for co-founding Farm Aid to support American farmers. 

I am… Willie Nelson!! Congratulations to Gidget of Mount Vernon for guessing our Who Am I correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Brook Abella, Gabriella, and Joe!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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Who Doesn’t Love Jelly Beans??

On this weeks Who Knew Wednesday we talked about jelly beans and did our Who Am I trivia! Here’s what we talked about:

Who Knew Fact Check: Is it true over 1 billion people in more than 190 countries participate in Earth Day? Yes. Earth Day is considered the world’s largest civic-focused day of action, with more than 1 billion people in over 190 countries participating annually! 

Who Knew Fact: Did jelly beans go to space? YES. President Reagan was fond of jelly beans and sent them aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. Astronauts were filmed enjoying the candies in zero gravity, turning the sugary treats into floating, bite-sized snacks. 

Jelly bean dad jokes: What do you call a group of jelly beans singing? A jam session.

How did the jelly bean get good grades? He was on a roll.

Happy National Jelly Bean Day!!

WHO AM I? 

  1. I was born today, April 22nd, 1904 in NYC, and passed away on February 18, 1967. 
  1. I was an American theoretical physicist and known as the “father of the atomic bomb.” 
  1. I served as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War II, and led the team that developed the first nuclear weapons at Los Alamos Laboratory. 
  1. After World War II, I became a prominent voice warning about the dangers of nuclear weapons and advocating for international control. 
  1. I have a movie about me! I was portrayed by Cillian Murphy, alongside a cast of Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Robert Downey Jr. 

I am… Robert Oppenheimer! Congratulations to Mark of Utica for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Brook Abella, Gabriella, and Joe!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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We Serve a BIG God!!

Today on Who Knew Wednesday we had a conversation with Marcel Shyaka, President of Ibuka USA and MVNU student Pamela Isimbi about the Saturday’s Kwibuka 32, remembering the Rwandan Tutsi genocide of 1994. We also played Who Am I Trivia! Here’s what we talked about:

Who Knew: Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) will host Kwibuka 32, an annual commemoration honoring the victims and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena. The event, organized in partnership with IBUKA USA, the Rwandan community in Ohio, Peace and Love Proclaimers, MVNU’s Office of Intercultural Life and the Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission, is open to the public.

Kwibuka — meaning “to remember” in Kinyarwanda — is observed annually around the world as a time of reflection, education, and solidarity. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of a genocide that claimed more than one million Tutsi lives in just 100 days. The commemoration theme, “Remember, Unite, Renew,” calls communities together to honor those who were lost, support survivors, and recommit to a future built on peace.

The program will include testimonies from genocide survivors who will share their lived experiences, an exhibition tracing the history of the genocide, and a time of communal remembrance. Attendees are asked to wear black, grey, or other dark colors as a sign of mourning and respect. To listen to the conversation click HERE!

Who Knew: Jackie Robinson Day! Jackie Robinson Day is April 15 every year. We celebrate the debut of one of the biggest icons of Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson. He was the first Black player to be selected for Major League Baseball and was also the first Black lieutenant to protest the laws of segregation on an army bus. Later in life, he became the first Black American to assume the post of vice president of a major corporation. On and off the field, Robinson remained a hero.

Who Am I?

  1. I was born April 8, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio 
  1. I played basketball for coach Fred Taylor at Ohio State, winning a national championship in 1960 
  1. I played my entire pro career with the Boston Celtics 
  1. I won 8 NBA championships with Boston and a 13-time All-Star 
  1. I retired in 1978 and joined the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984 

I am John Havlicek! Congratulations to Lisa of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Brook Abella, Gabriella, and Joe!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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