12/29/25- Chores, Renewable Energy Rules, and Relatable Live Event!

Monday 12/29/25

Celebrate:

National "Get on the Scales" Day

National Pepper Pot Day

Still Need to Do Day

Tick Tock Day

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Weekend Box Office:

Avatar: Fire and Ash  $64.0M

Zootopia 2 $20.0M

Marty Supreme  $15.6M

The Housemaid $15.4M

Anaconda  $14.6M

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According to a study that calculated the adult portion of the human race’s collective weight, humanity is 17 million tons overweight.

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In a world of high-octane entertainment, hundreds of people in Wellington, New Zealand, gathered on a street corner just to watch a man demonstrate how to fold a fitted sheet.

It’s being called the most relatable live event of the year, finally solving a mystery that has plagued laundry rooms for decades. I guarantee that 90% who went home to try it couldn't!

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For the first time in history, the combined output of wind and solar energy has officially surpassed coal as the world's primary source of electricity. It’s a turning point that many experts predicted wouldn't happen until the 2030s, showing that the green transition is moving at light speed.

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Researchers have developed a contact lens that allows wearers to see in the near-infrared spectrum without needing bulky goggles. While it sounds like a spy movie, the tech is being aimed at helping search-and-rescue teams work in total darkness. But if you like seeing everything in grainy green and black, you're in luck!

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What are your least favorite household chore? (% of US adults)

Doing laundry 14%

Doing the dishes 14%

Sanitizing/wiping bathroom 14%

Dusting 11%

Ironing 10%

Sweeping/mopping floors 10%

Vacuuming 7%

Organizing/picking up clutter 5%

Taking the trash out 5%

Something else 3%

Sanitizing/wiping kitchen surfaces 1%

Oh, but wait

What are your "favorite" household chore, or the one you especially don't mind doing? (% of US adults)

Doing laundry 24%

Doing the dishes 13%

Organizing/picking up clutter 13%

Vacuuming 11%

Taking the trash out 9%

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Today’s Useless Fact of the Day - For a long time, the New Year didn't start on January 1st. In medieval Europe, the year often began on March 25th (Lady Day) or December 25th. It wasn't until the Gregorian Calendar was adopted (1582 for some, 1752 for the UK and colonies) that January 1st became the standard.

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