Our current naming system for the days of the week comes from an amalgamation of the Babylonian, Anglo-Saxon, and Norse mythologies for the seven most visible celestial bodies.
George Eliot is considered one of the most important Western writers ever. But there are aspects of her life and work that are not so well known, ranging from her literary accomplishments beyond fiction to what was seen at the time as a scandalous love life.
What bed is so large that we still read verse about it today? Where did the term "California king" come from? These six facts about beds will give you something to think about when you're drifting off to sleep.
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