“I don't know because nobody can predict the future.”

— Rose Vannatta, unemployed, Columbia, Mo.

“I think it's going to be four days before Christmas.”

— Cheri Taylor, medical assistant, Lawrence

“I don't think the poles are going to shift. ... I think it's going to be a normal day.”

— Emily Byers, sixth-grader, Lawrence

“I think the poles are going to shift, but a little bit later ... like in 2042.”

— Maddy Dethloff, sixth-grader, Lawrence