1. Odin's Day:
Wednesday derives its name from Old English "Wōdnesdæg," meaning "day of Woden" or "day of Odin." Odin, also known as Woden, was a prominent god in Norse mythology associated with wisdom, knowledge, poetry, and war.
2. Wednesday is sometimes called “Ash Wednesday”
Wednesday is sometimes called “Ash Wednesday” in the Christian tradition, which marks the start of the season of Lent. Lent is a period of fasting, prayer, and penance in the Christian Church, and it lasts for 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday.
3. The hashtag #WednesdayWisdom is often used on social media
The hashtag #WednesdayWisdom is often used on social media to share inspirational quotes and advice on Wednesdays.
The hashtag has become a popular trend on Twitter and Instagram, and is often used by motivational speakers, life coaches, and spiritual leaders to share words of wisdom and encouragement.
4. The nursery rhyme “Wednesday’s Child” describes people born on a Wednesday as “full of woe.”
The nursery rhyme “Wednesday’s Child” describes people born on a Wednesday as “full of woe.” This is one of several rhymes that describe the character traits associated with people born on different days of the week.
5. Hump Day is the nickname of Wednesday.
Wednesday marks the midpoint of the work week for those who work from 9 to 5pm. Hump Day means that you have completed half of your week’s work and are two days away from the holidays of the weekend to get rest and make some enjoyment.
6. Wednesday is a good day to drink an inexpensive Chardonnay.
Fun Facts About Wednesdays”: On Wednesdays, did you know that it’s typical for many restaurants and bars to offer discounted wine rates?
7. Throughout history, 1800 is the only century that began on the day of Wednesday.
8. Wednesday is the Peak Posting Day when it comes to social media.
Surveys have shown that Wednesday is the most “social” day of all days of the week. People communicate with one another throughout the day through posts on social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
9. Wednesday is the name of the Football club in England.
In 1820, Sheffield Wednesdays, a team located in the UK, began as the Wednesday Cricket Club. Because all the original members of the club were free on Wednesday from their respective jobs, the club was given the name “Wednesday.”
10. One of the largest earthquakes was recorded in China on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, July 28, 1976, a massive earthquake that was among the largest ever recorded hit Tangshan, China. The magnitude of 7.6 earthquake shockwaves killed around 655,000 people.
Most of the deaths occurred because of roof collapses. It remains China’s deadliest earthquake to this day.
SOURCES:
https://www.havefunwithhistory.com/facts-about-wednesday/
https://www.amazingfactshome.com/fun-facts-about-wednesdays/
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