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TIL most of the days of the week are named after Nordic Gods. Tyr for Tuesday, Odin (also pronounced Woden) for Wednesday, Thor for Thursday and Frigg for Friday. Meanwhile, Sun for Sunday, Moon for Monday and the Roman God Saturn for Saturday make up the rest.

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