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Mariah earns $2.7-3.3M yearly from Christmas song royalties.

Mariah Carey’s Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” makes her $2.7 to $3.3 million every year! When everyone plays it during holidays, she gets money from radio, streaming, and stores—her super hit keeps giving forever.

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English football’s giants mostly started as local church and factory teams.

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NEO: $20k home humanoid, chores via AI and remote help.

A $20,000 humanoid home robot called NEO is open for preorders to help with chores like folding laundry and loading dishwashers, though many tasks will start with remote human teleoperation, and first deliveries are slated for 2026.

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About 84% of burned fat exits as CO₂ you exhale.

When your body “burns” fat, about 84% of that mass leaves as carbon dioxide and ~16% becomes water—so after a run, you literally breathe out much of the fat you used.

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South Korea uses holographic police officers to prevent crime.

In October 2024, Seoul installed a life‑size hologram police officer in Jodong No. 3 Park. Each night from 7 pm to 10 pm, the glowing projection warns passersby they’re being watched and that real officers will respond if needed. Crime in the area fell by about 22% during those hours.

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One-third of U.S. groceries shrank; CPI impact remains minimal.

In the U.S., about one-third of around 100 grocery items—including snacks, candy, and paper products—shrank between 2019 and 2024, per LendingTree; the BLS confirms shrinkflation is real yet only minimally impacts the overall CPI.

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Laila Ali, Muhammad Ali’s daughter, is one of boxing’s all-time greats.

Laila Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali, is considered one of the greatest female professional boxers of all time. She retired undefeated with a 24-0 record, winning multiple world titles and earning recognition as the most successful female boxer in history.

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A giant dome in China traps dust and noise at construction sites.

In Jinan, China, a 50-meter-high inflatable dome covering 20,000 square meters has been installed over a construction site to reduce dust and noise pollution, enhancing air quality and creating a quieter environment for nearby residents.

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Western infants’ limited microbes increase immune issues and allergies.

The hygiene hypothesis suggests that overly clean environments limit exposure to helpful microbes during infancy, weakening immune system development. A new study on infant gut microbiomes found that Western babies lacking microbial diversity are more prone to autoimmune diseases and allergies later in life.

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Brain: 12W; equivalent AI: up to 2.7 billion watts.

The human brain uses about 12 watts to think, but an AI system trying to match its processing could need as much as 2.7 billion watts.