10 UNIQUE AND COOL FACTS ABOUT TUESDAY

 

1. Named After a Norse God:

Tuesday gets its name from the Old English word "Tiwesdæg," which means "Tiw's Day." Tiw or Tyr was a Norse god associated with law, justice, and heroic glory. In Latin-based languages, Tuesday is similarly named after the Roman god Mars, such as "Martes" in Spanish and "Mardi" in French.

2. “Martes 13”: Tuesday 13

In Spanish-speaking cultures, Tuesday the 13th is considered unlucky, similar to Friday the 13th in many English-speaking countries. This superstition originates from a combination of Tuesday's association with Mars, the god of war, and the number 13's historical reputation as an unlucky number.

3. A Productive Workday:

Studies suggest that Tuesday is often the most productive workday of the week. By Tuesday, people have typically settled back into their work routines after the weekend and are focused on tackling tasks and challenges.

4. Record numbers of CVs are submitted on the second day of the week.

Tuesday is also the day on which the greatest number of CVs are submitted. The reason for most job applications is that Human Department gets enough time to filter out the most suitable candidates for interview.

5 - Taco Tuesday

In the United States, many fast-food chains offer discounts or special promotions on Tuesdays, such as “Taco Tuesday” at some Mexican fast-food restaurants or “Pizza Tuesday” at some pizza chains.

6. One of the fun facts about Tuesdays is that it has a special significance in Hinduism.

In Hinduism, Tuesday has a special significance as Hindu followers fast on Tuesday and visit temples to worship their gods; Hanuman, Ganesh, Durga, Kartikeya, and Kali.

7. Martial Energy:

Given Tuesday's connection to Mars in various languages, it's often associated with energy, action, and determination. This energy can serve as a motivating force to tackle challenges head-on.

8.In Thai culture, Tuesday is associated with the color pink

In Thai culture, Tuesday is associated with the color pink and is considered a lucky day for weddings. Many couples choose to get married on a Tuesday and wear pink clothing to celebrate.

9. Tuesday is often the day when new music, books, and movies are released in the United States. This is because Tuesday is traditionally the day when stores restock their shelves, making it the perfect day to release new products. This tradition has continued even as more products are now released digitally.

10. The tragic event of 9/11 happened on Tuesday, 11th September 2001.

The terrorist attacks carried out by Al-Qaeda on Tuesday,11th September 2001 against the United States caused around 3000 causalities.  25000 people got serious and minor injuries.

Sources: https://www.amazingfactshome.com/fun-facts-about-tuesdays/