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Fredericktown Tomato Show!!

On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday we went On The Road With Big Blue Live with Marcy! Plus, we played Who Am I trivia! Here’s what we talked about:

Look for Big Blue in downtown Fredericktown and say Hi, e are beside the municipal court!

Make sure to stop by and register for a prize. We have prize baskets for everyone in the family. You can register at the Fredericktown Tomato Show HERE

Adults, 18 and older, can register to win a WNZR Prize Basket full of goodies

KIDS of EVERY age can WIN at the Fredericktown Tomato Show! 
We’ll have a Kid’s ultimate activity prize basket to give away Wednesday through Saturday –that’s FOUR incredible baskets.  
Kids (10 and under) can register at the festival or HERE 

  1. I was born September 9, 1890 in Henryville, Indiana 
  1. I served as a railroad man and even a lawyer for a while in Arkansas 
  1. My famous chicken recipes and the launch of my food empire started at a gas station in Corbin, Kentucky 
  1. When the new interstate bypassed my business, I closed it and pitched my recipe to others. 
  1. I never held the rank of Colonel, but it was an honorary title from the state of Kentucky. 

I am… Colonel Sanders! Congratulations to Mike of Howard for guessing our Who Am I Trivia correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Daniel

Thanks so much for listening!

– Gabriella 🙂

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Coconut is a Fruit NOT a Nut?!

Happy Wednesday! On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday, we talked about World Coconut Day and local Who Knew Facts! Plus, we played “Who Am I?” in the second hour. Here’s what we talked about:

World Coconut Day: “A coconut is a nut?” FALSE 

Botanically: it’s a fruit, specifically a type of drupe—the same general fruit category as peaches, plums, and cherries. 

The confusion comes from its hard outer shell and the fact that the edible seed inside is commonly called a “nut.” In fact, the name coconut comes from the Portuguese and Spanish word coco, referring to the three “eyes” on the shell. 

You can love coconut and hate shredded coconut. That’s not contradictory—it’s like loving potatoes but not liking mashed potatoes. Same food, completely different texture and experience! 

And there’s another interesting distinction: young coconut vs. mature coconut. Young coconut meat is soft, almost jelly-like, while mature coconut meat—the stuff commonly shredded—is much firmer and more fibrous. 

Last First Friday for Mount Vernon: This Friday is Mount Vernon’s last First Friday for the 2026 season! First Friday happens this week on the public square 6pm-9pm. There will be Live Music, Food trucks, Community Spotlight, School Spirit-themed photo booth, Activities Zone, Touch-a-Truck, and so much more. Show your school pride as Downtown Mount Vernon turns into a community pep rally. Wear your school colors, cheer on local students and educators, and enjoy a back-to-school celebration full of spirit and hometown pride. 

Who Am I?

  1. I was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon. 
  1. I am a Canadian actor, known for movies such as The Matrix and John Wick. 
  1. I grew up mainly in Toronto, Canada. 
  1. I began acting professionally as a teenager and appeared in films such as Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. 
  1. I also play bass guitar and have performed with the rock band Dogstar. 

I am… Keanu Reeves  congratulations to Connie of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow with Daniel for Praise Thursday!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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Dogs, Toilet Paper, and the Spark of the World… Sounds stinky and flammable

It’s Who Knew Wednesday on the afternoon drive! Who knew that it was National Dog Day, National Toilet Paper Day, and National Spark of the World Day?

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK: Modern commercial toilet paper began appearing in the 1800s. 

NATIONAL DOG DAY: A dog’s nose print is unique—kind of like a human fingerprint.  

NATIONAL TOILET PAPER DAY: Toilet paper rolls can be installed over or under, but the original 1891 patent illustration showed the paper going over the top.

NATIONAL SPARK OF THE WORLD DAY: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:14-16

  1. I was born on 26 August 1910 in Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in the Ottoman Empire
  2. I became interested in missionaries early in my life, so much so that I devoted my life to mission at age 12
  3. I left my home at age 18 to move to Ireland and joined the “sisters of Loreto, there I learned English
  4. In 1946, I felt ordered by God to go and serve the poor while living among them in India; there I continued my Ministry until my health gave out in 1991
  5. I passed away in 1997, and I was given the title of Catholic Saint in 2016

I am Mother Teresa! Congratulations to Barb from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Daniel

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Who knew it was the Hartford Fair

Today on the Afternoon Drive, we talked about Vinyl Records, the Hartford Fair, and the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival. Here’s what we talked about…

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK: A record has one continuous spiral groove that runs from the outside all the way toward the center. The music is physically stored in that groove. Tiny variations are read by the needle and turned into sound. 

We were also at the Hartford fair, sharing updates on all that is going on over there and having a good time sharing with you.

WHO AM I?

  1. I was born August 12, 1971, in Washington, D.C., and grew up in California.  
  2. I won 14 Grand Slam singles titles, a record at the time of my retirement.  
  3. I dominated Wimbledon, winning the championship there 7 times.  
  4. I finished as the world No. 1 player for six consecutive years (1993–1998).  
  5. I retired in 2002 after winning the U.S. Open, defeating longtime rival Andre Agassi in the final. 

I am Pete Sampras! Congratulations to Jeff from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Daniel & Joe

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Oysters, Couscous, and Traffic Lights… Sounds like a tasty Wednesday Afternoon Drive

Today on the Afternoon Drive, we talked about Oysters, Couscous, and Traffic lights; here’s what we talked about…

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK: Even though it looks like one, couscous is actually tiny pellets of rolled semolina wheat.

NATIONAL OYSTER DAY: A single adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, removing algae and tiny particles as it feeds.

NATIONAL COUSCOUS DAY: Traditional couscous can be ready in about 5 minutes, making it one of the quickest side dishes you can prepare.

INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC LIGHT DAY: The first electric traffic light debuted in the U.S. It was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914 and used only red and green lights with a buzzer to warn drivers when the signal changed.

WHO AM I?

  1. I was born in rural Washington Township, in Auglaize County, Ohio, on August 5, 1930.
  2. I earned a student flight certificate on my 16th birthday, and flew solo within August, all before I had a driver’s license.
  3. I was called up for the Korean War to serve in the Naval Air Station, where I flew in 78 missions.
  4. After my time in the Navy and college, I became an experimental Research Test pilot.
  5. I joined NASA and was involved in four space missions: Gemini 5, 8, and 11 Missions; and the Apollo 11 Mission.

I am Neil Armstrong! Congratulations to Terasa from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Daniel & Joe

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Who knew it was the Knox County Fair!

We’re at the Knox County Fair today, we talked alot about different things we’re giving away and had conversations with all the people who present at the fair and make the fair happen in the first place. You can find all the information about our giveaways for this year’s fair right HERE

WHO AM I?

  1. I was born on July 29, 1938, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  2. In 1959, I got my first gig at a local radio station, where I was hired as a member of the news department; were many of my stories were picked up by the CBC
  3. In 1965, ABC hired me for their 15-minute nightly newscast, where I struggled a bit before moving on overseas
  4. After a brief stint abroad, I returned to the U.S. to become a Washington correspondent and news anchor for ABC’s new morning program AM America
  5. Throughout my career, I reported on some of the biggest events of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, and the September 11 attacks.

I am Peter Jennings! Congratulations to Nathaniel from Sunbury, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Daniel & Joe

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Relax Your Brain while Eating a Mango in a Hammock

Today for WHO KNEW WEDNESDAY, we talked about National Mango Day, National Hammock Day, and World Brain Day. Here is what we talked about…

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK – The hammock can help improve sleep because its rocking motion feels like being rocked by your mother.

NATIONAL MANGO DAY – Mango trees can grow up to 100 feet with a canopy of over 35 feet. Less than 1% of the flowers will mature into mango fruits, but don’t worry, mango trees produce mangos all year long.

NATIONAL HAMMOCK DAY – The Mayans developed the only known written language in Mesoamerica and invented the hammock! Hammocks were originally woven from the Hammack tree, native to Latin America, hence the name, “hammock”.

WORLD BRAIN DAY – Your brain isn’t fully formed until age 25. Brain development begins from the back of the brain and works its way to the front. As a result, your frontal lobes, which control planning and reasoning, are the last to strengthen and structure connections.

WHO AM I?

  1. I was born on July 22, 1940, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
  2. Early in my career, I would read the CBC national radio news and cover a wide range of special events for CBC Radio and CBC Television
  3. I was a host for many different game shows throughout my career, including “Wizard of Odds,” “High Rollers,” and “Jeopardy.”
  4. I had made several guest appearances on different talk shows and the show The X Files
  5. I became an advocate for pancreatic cancer before my death in 2020.

I am Alex Trebek! Congratulations to Grace from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Daniel & Joe

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Summer favorites are celebrated today!

It’s a day to celebrate Hot Dogs and Gummy Worms!

A few fun facts from DaysoftheYear.com:

Each year, Americans eat about 20 billion hot dogs—that’s roughly 70 hot dogs per person! 

Baseball fans consume around 20 million hot dogs every season, making them the ultimate stadium snack. 

The term “hot dog” dates back to the early 1900s and may have been inspired by jokes about dachshund-shaped sausages. 

A true Chicago-style hot dog is famously served with NO ketchup—only mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, peppers, and celery salt. 

Los Angeles eats more hot dogs than any other U.S. city—from 27-30 million pounds per year! (source: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council) Per capita, though, it’s Greensboro, North Carolina!

Gummi worms were inspired by gummi bears and first created in the early 1980s by the German candy company Haribo. 

The “worm” idea was meant to be funny—not gross. 
In Europe, making candy shaped like creepy-crawlies was meant to be playful and a little silly… and it totally worked! 
 
Most gummi worms combine two different flavors and colors in a single piece—so every bite is a mix. 

The tangy, sugar-coated version didn’t show up until later, adding that sweet-and-sour combo people love today. 

Traditional gummi worms get their chewy texture from gelatin, along with sugar, flavoring, and coloring—giving them that signature bounce.

I was born on July 15, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio.  

I served as mayor of Cleveland for nearly a decade, helping lead the city out of financial crisis.  

I was elected the 65th governor of Ohio and served from 1991 to 1998 during a time of strong economic growth.  

During my time as governor, Ohio created more than 500,000 jobs and unemployment dropped to a 25-year low.  

I later represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate, continuing my commitment to public service at the national level. 

Congratulations to April from Mt. Gilead, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Remember when you were a kid? Did you like Blueberry Popsicles?

Today for WHO KNEW WEDNESDAY, we talked about Be a Kid Again Day and ways you can try to be a kid again. We also talked about Freezer Pop Day and National Blueberry Day.

WHO KNEW FACT CHECK: Popsicles were originally marketed as a health food

Be a Kid Again Day: When was the last time you felt like a kid? Try doing something you might not have done since you were a kid, like running through a sprinkler or swinging on swings.

Freezer Pop Day: The world’s largest popsicle was created in 2015. To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, The Nékter Juice Bar chain in California created a giant popsicle that measured over 18 feet long and weighed over a ton. 

National Blueberry Day: During the American Civil War of the 1860s, blueberries were collected and sent to troops in care packages for use as a food staple. 

  1. I was born on July 8, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
  2. I made my acting debut in National Lampoon’s Animal House, but my breakout role was in the movie Footloose
  3. In 2003, I received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  4. I received a Golden Globe award for my role in HBO’s Taking Chance
  5. I am the subject of a trivia game called “Six Degrees of (my name)” due to my wide range and ability to link me to another actor

I am Kevin Bacon! Congratulations to Haley from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Daniel

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