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How the days of the week got their names
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A week is a period of seven days by which most of us arrange our schedules. From working to socializing, we have our days organized from Monday until Sunday. But have you ever wondered how the days of the week got named in English? While there might be clues about the roots of the words in Romance languages, things are not quite so straightforward when you head further up North in Europe.
Curious? Click through to find out how the days of the week got their names.
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