New Year, New You
Although this fact is roughly 2,700 years old — not so new.
Hi! I’m Joey, the creator of Fun Fact Friday, the newsletter for curious people. This issue is a-door-able.
Today’s fact: January is translated from the Latin word for “door,” symbolizing the breaking through into a new year.
Most writings assert January is named for the Roman god Janus, who kept the gate of Heaven.
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