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Vladislav Liam Gunther

Fourth year, Gryffindor

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31 Mar 2026, 10:53

no you heard me

In my mind and in my car, we can't rewind, we've gone too far. (Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles)
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Nick Jameson

Second year, Duellist, Ravenclaw

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31 Mar 2026, 10:54

Simon Kincaid wrote: 31 Mar 2026, 10:49 How is it Tuesday? It should at least be Thursday!

1. Etymology
Tiw's Day: The English word "Tuesday" is derived from Old English Tīwesdæg, which means the day of Tīw or Týr.
Norse/Germanic Myth: Týr is the Germanic god of war, law, and justice, often identified with the Roman god Mars.
Latin Connection: The name is a translation of dies Martis ("Day of Mars"), which is still evident in Romance languages like French (mardi) and Spanish (martes).
2. The Seven-Day Week System
The 7-day week is not a natural unit of time (unlike days or years). It was established in the Roman calendar by Emperor Constantine in 321 CE, which was heavily influenced by Babylonian astrology.
Planetary association: Each day was named after the seven celestial bodies visible to the naked eye (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn).
Tuesday was assigned to Mars.
3. Psychophysiological Aspect
The "Longest Day" Phenomenon: Research in psychology suggests that Tuesday often feels like the longest day of the week, often described as "the drabbest" day.
Memory and Routine: On Monday, workers adjust from the weekend. By Tuesday, that adjustment is over, but the weekend seems far away. This creates a psychological "time gap" that makes the day feel slower or more mentally exhausting.
Productivity Peak: Paradoxically, studies show workers are often at their highest productivity levels on Tuesday.
4. Cultural/Tradition
Astrological/Vedic Influence: In India and Hindu traditions, Tuesday is associated with the planet Mars (Mangal), which is considered a fiery planet.
Avoidance of Activities: Due to this "Mars" influence, some traditions treat it as inauspicious for starting new projects, cutting hair, or cutting nails, though this is based on spiritual and traditional beliefs.