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Morning Brain Buster for Opry Tickets: October 27, 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, October 27: Little Big Town, Point of Grace, Seth Ennis, Del McCoury, Bill Anderson, Mike Snider, Connie Smith, The Whites, and Jeannie Seely

This Week’s Morning Brain Buster Questions & Answers:

Monday, Oct 22 – Q: Two professions are tied as “more stressful than any other.” One is a nurse, what’s the other?  (A: Teacher)

Tuesday, Oct 23 – Q: 1/3 of couples say they get annoyed by this when out to dinner. What is it?  (A: Sharing food)

Wednesday, Oct 24 – Q: 14% of dogs have chewed on this and ruined it. What is it?  (A: Glasses)

Thursday, Oct 25 – Q: The average kid will do this three times a year. What is it?  (A: Stay home sick from school)

Friday, Oct 26 – Q: According to a health watchdog group, this is the healthiest food. Period. What is it?  (A: Sweet potato)

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