Flick Fact: The least stressful day in a week? Maybe not what you expect
Question: According to a study at the University of Illinois, can you name the day of the week that's least stressful? (1) Friday; (2) Sunday; (3) Saturday; (4) Thursday; (5) Tuesday?
Answer: It's (4) Thursday, according to the U of I study. Weekends? They've become busy times of errands, catching up, following around kids and grandkids to athletic events. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - work oriented. Thursday? Ahh – the new Fridays.
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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 2:27 PM.