What about when you forget to check the weather? I once left a coil pot outside to dry, and a rainstorm ruined it completely. It became so soft I could poke holes in it with my finger. After that, I brought it inside but it never held its shape again. Now I'm paranoid about humidity levels even on sunny days.

It's the same old playbook everywhere. People in charge would rather cover their tracks than deal with the real problem. You see it in small ways all the time.

Ever thought about what other lights around a house might show you if they stayed on? My neighbor has a sensor light by his shed that pops on with any movement after dark. One night it kept flicking on and off, and when I looked out, there was just a big raccoon sitting there, washing something in a puddle like it was his own kitchen sink. It’s funny what you notice when a little light gets thrown on the ordinary dark. Makes you wonder what’s going on right outside your window every single night.