9/2/25 - Lemons, Driving Barefoot, and Catchy Songs
- bribriny
- Sep 2
- 3 min read
Monday 9/2/25
Celebrate:
Calendar Adjustment Day - In 1851, Great Britain passed the British Calendar Act, which stipulated the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. It also began the new year on January 1 instead of March 25. In 1852, eleven days needed to be dropped in Britain in order for the calendar to sync properly with the other countries in Europe using the calendar. In Britain and the American Colonies, September 2 was followed by September 14.
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
National Grits for Breakfast Day
Pierce Your Ears Day
Telephone Tuesday
Victory over Japan Day
World Coconut Day
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Weekend Box Office
It was a quiet Labor Day Weekend for movies, which is usual.
1. Weapons $10.2M
2. Jaws 2025 Re-release (50th Anniversary) $8.1M
3. Caught Stealing $7.8M
4. Freakier Friday $6.5M
5. The Roses $6.4M
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Someone asked ChatGPT to pick the catchiest songs of the last 50 years, and here are the results:
1. "Y.M.C.A.", The Village People
2. "Dancing Queen", ABBA
3. "Billie Jean", Michael Jackson
4. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", Cyndi Lauper
5. "Wannabe", Spice Girls
6. "Macarena", Los del Río
7. "Hey Ya!", OutKast
8. "Hips Don't Lie", Shakira
9. "Happy", Pharrell Williams
10. "Shake It Off", Taylor Swift
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According to aromatherapy, lemon is not just a fruit, but a magical ingredient that can trigger a physiological response in the body. Rich in valuable nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamins A and B, copper, manganese, calcium, potassium, magnesium and potent antioxidants, it is good for the skin and even internal organs.
Wondering how? It has been proven through research that placing sliced lemons next to your bed at night can help improve respiratory concerns, air quality and sleep. Read to know how.
When inhaled while sleeping, it improves the breathing process and also clears the nostril passage. People suffering from asthma or sinus should practice the habit of placing lemon next to the bed, as it also opens up their lung pathways.
Read more here.
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Is it legal to drive barefoot?
Barefoot driving is legal in all 50 states, with the one slight exception being Alabama where footwear is required on motorcycles.
The question of whether driving barefoot is safe isn't so cut and dry.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, driving barefoot might be a safer option compared to driving with heeled shoes on, as they can reduce pedal feel for the driver. Thin flip-flops might also be a worse alternative, as they can bend up under the pedal, or cause your foot to slide off or twist in them while driving.
With that being said, driving barefoot can also be risky.
According to Speeding Ticket KC, a Kansas City, Missouri, traffic law firm, barefoot driving can reduce your grip or control on the pedals, and might lead to a foot injury if you need to stop suddenly or have an accident.
And, although driving barefoot isn't illegal, the law firm points out it can still play a role if you get into an accident or receive a citation. For instance, an officer or insurance adjuster might claim your lack of footwear contributed to reckless or careless driving, and the matter could even be brought up in court or during an insurance review.
The bottom line: Drive barefoot at your own risk.
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Today’s Useless Fact of the Day - The entirety of Wikipedia can be downloaded . . . and the total file size is smaller than the latest "Call of Duty". And it's not close.
(and now the government is wanting to whitewash it, so download what’s there now to put it back up when this nightmare is over.)
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