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Morning Brain Buster for Opry Tickets: November 3, 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.

***Please Note: The Grand Ole Opry has moved to the Ryman Auditorium (116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219) until the end of January.

On the stage this Saturday, November 3: Suzy Boggus, Charlie Worsham, Delta Rae,  Bill Anderson, Jeannie Seely, Mike Snider, Bobby Osborne, Connie Smith, Smithfield and Home Free.

This Week’s Morning Brain Buster Questions & Answers:

Monday, Oct 29 – Q: 50% of people have never experienced this as a kid. What is it?  (A: Being grounded)

Tuesday, Oct 30 – Q: 11% of new parents say they’ve been known to fall asleep here. Where is it?  (A: In the shower)

Wednesday, Oct 31 – Q: If you’re up to it, this Fall activity can burn 429 calories in 90 minutes. What is it?  (A: Raking leaves)

Thursday, Nov 1 – Q: 15% of married couples met their spouse at what location?  (A: High school)

Friday, Nov 2 – Q: 22% of Americans say they can do this all by themselves. What is it?  (A: Eat a whole pizza)

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