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Morning Brain Buster for Opry Tickets: August 25, 2018

Every weekday morning around 6:40 AM on “Fletch and Jai in the Morning,” we ask a question for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Saturday night’s Grand Ole Opry.

On the stage this Saturday, August 25:  Garth Brooks, Carly Pearce, Ricky Skaggs, Gary Mule Deer, Connie Smith, Mike Snider, and Molly Tuttle.

This Week’s Morning Brain Buster Questions & Answers:

Monday, Aug 20 – Q: Kentucky makes 95% of the world’s what?  (A: Bourbon)

Tuesday, Aug 21 – Q: Of homes that have one, 25% don’t work. What is it?  (A:  Doorbell)

Wednesday, Aug 22 – Q: 40% of married women do THIS when their husband isn’t looking. What is it? (A: Adjust the thermostat)

Thursday, Aug 23 – Q: A survey finds this is the number one thing NOT to say in a fight with a significant other. What is it?  (A: Calm Down)

Friday, Aug 24 – Q: 64% of people played this game as a child. What is it?  (A: Twister)

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