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New Year, New You

Although this fact is roughly 2,700 years old — not so new.

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Joey Held
Jan 05, 2024
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Hi! I’m Joey, the creator of Fun Fact Friday, the newsletter for curious people. This issue is a-door-able.

a 3d rendering of the year 2013 and the number 2013
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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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