{"id":25258,"date":"2022-10-13T14:37:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/?p=25258"},"modified":"2024-05-11T10:06:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T10:06:59","slug":"fun-facts-about-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-wednesday\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Fun Facts About Wednesday You Wish You Knew Earlier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<input tabindex=\"-1\" checked type=\"checkbox\" id=\"rankmath-toc-checkbox\" onchange=\"Dvc_RankMathToc_onchange(event)\"><div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><div class=\"toc-wrap\"><button class=\"toggle\" type=\"button\" onkeypress=\"Dvc_RankMathToc_onkeypress(event)\"><label for=\"rankmath-toc-checkbox\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><i class=\"icon\"><\/i><\/label><\/button><div class=\"nav-wrap\"><nav><div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-wednesday-is-named-after-the-german-god-woden\">1. Wednesday is named after the German god Woden.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-the-roman-god-mercury-is-also-associated-with-wednesday\">2. The Roman God Mercury is also associated with Wednesday.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-wednesday-has-many-other-language-translations\">3. Wednesday has many other Language translations.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-it-is-not-good-to-be-born-on-wednesday-according-to-the-nursery-rhyme\">4. It is not good to be born on Wednesday, according to the nursery rhyme.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-it-is-a-day-of-sacrifice-for-catholics-and-christians\">5. It is a day of sacrifice for Catholics and Christians.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-wednesday-is-a-good-day-to-drink-an-inexpensive-chardonnay\">6. Wednesday is a good day to drink an inexpensive Chardonnay.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-betrayal-of-jesus-is-known-as-spy-wednesday\">7. Betrayal of Jesus Is Known as Spy Wednesday.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-red-wednesday-stands-against-religious-violence\">8. Red Wednesday stands against religious violence.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#9-hump-day-is-the-nickname-of-wednesday\">9. Hump Day is the nickname of Wednesday.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#10-you-must-ignore-d-while-pronouncing-wednesday\">10. You must ignore &#8220;D&#8221; while pronouncing Wednesday.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#11-wednesday-is-the-fourth-day-of-the-week-in-the-us-canada-and-japan\">11. Wednesday is the fourth day of the week in the US, Canada, and Japan.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#12-budhavra-is-the-name-for-wednesday-in-hindu-mythology\">12. Budhavra is the name for Wednesday in Hindu mythology.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#13-wednesday-is-the-name-of-the-football-club-in-england\">13. Wednesday is the name of the Football club in England.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#14-on-wednesday-evenings-religious-rituals-are-performed-by-christians-in-the-us\">14. On Wednesday evenings, religious rituals are performed by Christians in the US.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#15-ash-wednesday-a-series-of-bushfires-started-on-wednesday-in-australia\">15. Ash Wednesday: A series of bushfires started on Wednesday in Australia.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#16-the-thai-solar-calendar-associates-green-and-grey-colors-with-wednesday\">16. The Thai solar calendar associates green and grey colors with Wednesday.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#17-wednesday-once-was-a-lucky-day-for-stock-investors\">17. Wednesday once was a lucky day for stock investors.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#18-one-of-the-largest-earthquakes-was-recorded-in-china-on-wednesday\">18. One of the largest earthquakes was recorded in China on Wednesday.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#19-wednesday-is-a-good-day-to-have-a-discussion-with-your-boss\">19. Wednesday is a good day to have a discussion with your boss.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#20-wing-wednesdays-are-celebrated-in-north-america\">20. Wing Wednesdays are celebrated in North America.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#21-wednesday-is-a-dark-day-in-us-democratic-history\">21. Wednesday is a Dark day in US democratic history.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#22-wednesday-is-the-peak-posting-day-when-it-comes-to-social-media\">22. Wednesday is the Peak Posting Day when it comes to social media.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#23-wednesday-and-mercury-share-an-astrological-sign\">23. Wednesday and Mercury share an astrological sign.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#24-a-movie-character-is-actually-named-wednesday-addams\">24. A movie character is actually named Wednesday Addams.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#25-throughout-history-1800-is-the-only-century-that-began-on-the-day-of-wednesday\">25. Throughout history, 1800 is the only century that began on the day of Wednesday.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#26-wednesday-is-actually-a-unisex-name\">26. Wednesday is actually a unisex name.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#27-the-translation-for-wednesday-in-japanese-is-water-day\">27. The translation for Wednesday in Japanese is &#8211; water day.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#28-netflix-released-a-tv-show-titled-wednesday-on-november-23-2022\">28. Netflix released a TV show titled Wednesday on November 23, 2022.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#29-in-2025-the-year-commences-on-a-wednesday\">29. In 2025, the year commences on a Wednesday.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQS<\/a><div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1703579952030\">Why Wednesday is called Wednesday?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1703579967747\">Who&#8217;s Wednesday Addams?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1703579982593\">What happened on Wednesday?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1703580003315\">Can Wednesday be a name?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1703580021067\">What are Wednesdays known for?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1703580040269\">Trivia about Wednesday?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1703580069842\">What is special about Wednesdays?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-wednesday-is-named-after-the-german-god-woden\">1. Wednesday is<strong> named after the German god Woden<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Woden is among the most important gods of German mythology and is often considered to be equal to the Norse god Odin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to traditions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/term\/BIOG120349\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/term\/BIOG120349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woden is responsible for creating human beings<\/a> and possessor of knowledge, death, and cure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-the-roman-god-mercury-is-also-associated-with-wednesday\">2. The <strong>Roman God Mercury is also associated with <\/strong>Wednesday.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesday is not only named after Woden but also the Roman God Mercury, linking it to Mercredi in French, Mercoled\u00ec in Italian, and Mi\u00e9rcoles in Spanish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These linguistic connections are some of the fun facts for Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-wednesday-has-many-other-language-translations\">3. <strong>Wednesday has many other Language translation<\/strong>s.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In different languages, Wednesday gets its name from a god, but that\u2019s not always true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The translation of Wednesday in Slavic nations, including Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Czechia, is the middle Day.  Wednesday is known as the third day in <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/interesting-facts-about-china\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/interesting-facts-about-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">China<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-it-is-not-good-to-be-born-on-wednesday-according-to-the-nursery-rhyme\">4. It is not good to be born on Wednesday, according to the nursery rhyme.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6c6350\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/little-boy-window-waiting-731165-edited.jpg\" alt=\"little boy watching out side the window on wednesday.\" class=\"wp-image-28557 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6c6350; object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/little-boy-window-waiting-731165-edited.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/little-boy-window-waiting-731165-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/little-boy-window-waiting-731165-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/little-boy-window-waiting-731165-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Think twice before choosing Wednesday as your birthday &#8211; the nursery rhyme warns against it.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the day of birth, the nursery rhyme associates certain characteristics with a baby. Unfortunately, for those who are born on Wednesday, the poem says that Wednesday\u2019s child is full of woe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you are born on Wednesday, then you have a challenge to turn it around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-it-is-a-day-of-sacrifice-for-catholics-and-christians\">5. <strong>It is a day of sacrifice for Catholics and Christians<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ash Wednesday is the name given to the first day of Lent by Catholics all around the world. A 40-day sacrifice known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/mcgrathblog.nd.edu\/why-we-sacrifice-for-lent\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mcgrathblog.nd.edu\/why-we-sacrifice-for-lent\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lenten sacrifice<\/a> is a custom associated with Lent. Christians repent for their sins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They confess their sins by fasting or giving up material possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-wednesday-is-a-good-day-to-drink-an-inexpensive-chardonnay\">6. <strong>Wednesday is a good day to drink an inexpensive Chardonnay<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesdays, did you know that it&#8217;s typical for many restaurants and bars to offer discounted wine rates? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also interesting to note that the chardonnay grape variety produces white wine and is a major <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-grapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-grapes\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grape <\/a>in the production of Trento, Cremant, and Champagne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chardonnay is a small village in France; from here, these grapes have originated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-betrayal-of-jesus-is-known-as-spy-wednesday\">7. Betrayal of Jesus Is Known as Spy Wednesday.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Judas, who penetrated the ranks of Jesus&#8217; inner group, is referred to as the spy. In exchange for a small amount of money, judas revealed the whereabouts of Jesus Christ, which led to the brutal killing of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also known as Good Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-red-wednesday-stands-against-religious-violence\">8. <strong>Red Wednesday stands against religious violence<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Wednesday is observed annually to raise awareness about the repression, violence, torture, and suffering against Christians all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the last days of <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-november\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-november\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">November<\/a>, buildings across the world are lit up in red to show solidarity for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/interesting-facts-about-christianity\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/interesting-facts-about-christianity\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christian<\/a> community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-hump-day-is-the-nickname-of-wednesday\">9. <strong>Hump Day is the nickname of Wednesday<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesday marks the midpoint of the work week for those work from 9 to 5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/hump%20day\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/hump%20day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hump Day<\/a> so signifies that you have completed half of your week&#8217;s work and are <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-the-number-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-the-number-2\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two <\/a>days away from the holidays of the weekend to get rest and make some enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-you-must-ignore-d-while-pronouncing-wednesday\">10. <strong>You must ignore &#8220;D&#8221; while pronouncing Wednesday<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many fail to properly pronounce the word Wednesday. People forget that D should be silent while pronouncing Wednesday. Interestingly in different parts of Scotland and England, the D is not silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-wednesday-is-the-fourth-day-of-the-week-in-the-us-canada-and-japan\">11. <strong>Wednesday is the fourth day of the week<\/strong> in the US, Canada, and Japan.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesday is that International Standard considers Wednesday as the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-the-number-3\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-the-number-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third <\/a>day of the week because the first day is Monday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the US, <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a>, and Japan, since the first day of the week is <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-sunday\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-sunday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunday<\/a>, Wednesday comes as the fourth day of the week.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-budhavra-is-the-name-for-wednesday-in-hindu-mythology\">12. <strong>Budhavra is the name for Wednesday<\/strong> in<strong> Hindu mythology<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"868a86\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/meenakshi-sundareswarar-marriage-1576101-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Sculptures of Hindu Gods. Fun facts about Wednesdays\" class=\"wp-image-28559 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #868a86; object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/meenakshi-sundareswarar-marriage-1576101-edited.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/meenakshi-sundareswarar-marriage-1576101-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/meenakshi-sundareswarar-marriage-1576101-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/meenakshi-sundareswarar-marriage-1576101-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Discovering Budhvara &#8211; The Mythical Wednesday in Hinduism.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s interesting to note that <a href=\"https:\/\/astrobix.com\/astroblog\/1257-wednesday-fast-wednesday-fast-aarti-budhwar-vrat-puja.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/astrobix.com\/astroblog\/1257-wednesday-fast-wednesday-fast-aarti-budhwar-vrat-puja.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budhavra <\/a>is the name for Wednesday in Hinduism, which is associated with one of the gods of Hinduism, Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddha, who is comparable to the Roman god Mercury, is not only the god of Wednesday but also of goods and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-wednesday-is-the-name-of-the-football-club-in-england\">13. <strong>Wednesday is the name of the Football club in England<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1820, Sheffield Wednesdays, a team located in the UK, began as the Wednesday <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/facts-about-cricket\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/facts-about-cricket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cricket<\/a> Club. Because all the original members of the club were free on Wednesday from their respective jobs, the club was given the name Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-on-wednesday-evenings-religious-rituals-are-performed-by-christians-in-the-us\">14. <strong>On Wednesday evenings, religious rituals are performed by Christians in the US<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday nights, American Christians often offer prayers or study the bible. It is also obvious from the fact that on Wednesdays, <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/entertainment-and-lifestyle\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/category\/entertainment-and-lifestyle\/sports\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sports<\/a> events are not held by Public Schools in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, boys\u2019 games are played on Friday and Tuesday, while girls\u2019 sports events are organized on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-ash-wednesday-a-series-of-bushfires-started-on-wednesday-in-australia\">15. Ash Wednesday: <strong>A series of bushfires started on Wednesday in Australia<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ash Wednesday 1983 Bushfire Cockatoo | Podcast\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vuOMD_oLJ3I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Devastating bushfires sweep Australia as Ash Wednesday unleashes destruction.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In 1983, a series of over 100 bushfires started in south-eastern <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-australia\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia<\/a>. Years of extreme weather and drought caused this catastrophic event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>75 people died as a result of the disaster, 2,600 people were hurt, and 300,000 animals perished. Up to 9000 homes were burned, and total damages were $324 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-the-thai-solar-calendar-associates-green-and-grey-colors-with-wednesday\">16. The <strong>Thai solar calendar associates green and grey colors with Wednesday<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the traditions of Thai, for each day of the week, there is a color associated with it based on the God who guards that day. Unlike other days, Wednesday has two colors associated with it which are <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-the-color-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-the-color-green\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green <\/a>and Grey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green is for day, and grey is for night<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-wednesday-once-was-a-lucky-day-for-stock-investors\">17. <strong>Wednesday once was a lucky day for stock investors<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the unpredictability of the stock market, data from 1932 to 2007 indicated that Wednesdays consistently produced the highest returns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S&amp;P 500 returned 2,179% on Wednesdays, 244% on Tuesdays, -98.5% on <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-mondays\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/fun-facts-about-mondays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mondays<\/a>, and 175% on <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/interesting-facts-about-thursday\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/interesting-facts-about-thursday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thursdays<\/a>. This trend has changed, and now Saturday has replaced Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-one-of-the-largest-earthquakes-was-recorded-in-china-on-wednesday\">18. <strong>One of the largest earthquakes was recorded in China on Wednesday<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"113. July 28th Tangshan Earthquake, 1976\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y2Y-WfpSvP4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>China was rocked by one of the most powerful earthquakes on record on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday, July 28, 1976, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/event\/Tangshan-earthquake-of-1976\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/event\/Tangshan-earthquake-of-1976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a massive earthquake<\/a> that was among the largest ever recorded hit Tangshan, China. The magnitude of 7.6 earthquake shockwaves killed around 655,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the deaths occurred because of roof collapses. It remains China&#8217;s deadliest earthquake to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-wednesday-is-a-good-day-to-have-a-discussion-with-your-boss\">19. <strong>Wednesday is a good day to have a discussion with your boss<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to surveys, your managers are most likely to give a positive response to your requests on Wednesday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking of taking leave or want to discuss your salary and promotion, then Wednesday is a good day to approach your boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-wing-wednesdays-are-celebrated-in-north-america\">20. <strong>Wing Wednesdays are celebrated in North America<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that Wednesdays are not only a great day to enjoy discounted wine, but also to indulge in some deliciously messy chicken wings? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s right, some sports bars in North America even offer chicken wings at the unbeatable price of just 5 cents per wing on Wednesdays. 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Wednesday is the <strong>Peak Posting Day when it comes to social media<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c496b4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/hand-type-keyboard-2722104-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Get ready for some Fun Facts About Wednesdays while typing on a keyboard.\" class=\"wp-image-28560 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c496b4; object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/hand-type-keyboard-2722104-edited.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/hand-type-keyboard-2722104-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/hand-type-keyboard-2722104-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.devraa.com\/amazingfactshome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/01\/hand-type-keyboard-2722104-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Social media activity reaches its peak on Wednesdays.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Midweek is the best time to take a break from work and have some fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-wednesday-and-mercury-share-an-astrological-sign\">23. <strong>Wednesday and Mercury share an astrological sign<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mercury and Wednesday both have the same astrological signs. Dies Mercurii is its exact translation in Roman. 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So, Wednesday isn&#8217;t just any day; it&#8217;s the exciting kickoff to a whole new cycle of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQS<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\"> <div class=\"rank-math-list\"> <input checked tabindex=\"-1\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"faq-checkbox\" id=\"rankmath-faq-checkbox-0\" onchange=\"Dvc_RankMathFaq_onchange(event)\"><div id=\"faq-question-1703579952030\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\" data-state=\"open\"> <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-toggle\" onkeypress=\"Dvc_RankMathFaq_onkeypress(event)\"><label for=\"rankmath-faq-checkbox-0\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why Wednesday is called Wednesday?<\/h3><i class=\"icon\"><\/i><\/label><\/button> <div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><div class=\"answer-inner\">  <p>Wednesday gets its name from the old English word \u201cW\u014ddnesdaeg\u201d and Middle English &#8220;Wednesdei&#8221;, &#8216;day of Woden&#8217;.<\/p>  <\/div><\/div> <\/div> <input  tabindex=\"-1\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"faq-checkbox\" id=\"rankmath-faq-checkbox-1\" onchange=\"Dvc_RankMathFaq_onchange(event)\"><div id=\"faq-question-1703579967747\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\" data-state=\"close\"> <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-toggle\" onkeypress=\"Dvc_RankMathFaq_onkeypress(event)\"><label for=\"rankmath-faq-checkbox-1\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Who&#8217;s Wednesday Addams?<\/h3><i class=\"icon\"><\/i><\/label><\/button> <div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><div class=\"answer-inner\">  <p>She is a fictional character in the Addams Film. 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For example, in Spanish, it&#8217;s &#8220;mi\u00e9rcoles,&#8221; which comes from &#8220;dies Mercurii&#8221; in Latin.<br \/>Wednesday is sometimes called &#8220;hump day&#8221; because it marks the halfway point of the workweek.<br \/>According to a study by the American Heart Association, more heart attacks occur on Wednesdays than any other day of the week.<br \/>In Hindu mythology, Wednesday is associated with the god Vakratunda, who is often depicted with an elephant head.<br \/>In Japan, Wednesday is sometimes referred to as &#8220;Suiy\u014dbi,&#8221; which means water day.<br \/>The nursery rhyme &#8220;Wednesday&#8217;s Child&#8221; says that children born on Wednesdays are full of woe, but in some cultures, Wednesday-born people are considered to be lucky.<br \/>In ancient Rome, Wednesday was considered a day for making important decisions, as it was associated with the god Mercury, who was believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.<\/p>  <\/div><\/div> <\/div> <input  tabindex=\"-1\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"faq-checkbox\" id=\"rankmath-faq-checkbox-6\" onchange=\"Dvc_RankMathFaq_onchange(event)\"><div id=\"faq-question-1703580069842\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\" data-state=\"close\"> <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-toggle\" onkeypress=\"Dvc_RankMathFaq_onkeypress(event)\"><label for=\"rankmath-faq-checkbox-6\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is special about Wednesdays?<\/h3><i class=\"icon\"><\/i><\/label><\/button> <div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><div class=\"answer-inner\">  <p>There is nothing inherently special about Wednesdays as compared to any other day of the week. 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