It's Okay to Be Smart: Why Are There 7 Days in a Week?

15 minutes 32 seconds

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Why does everyone use a 7 day week, and where did it come from? Where do the names of the days come from? Here’s the true story of one of the oldest human customs still in use today. Parts of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 15 minutes 32 seconds

Topic: Education, Science
Subtopic: Astronomy, General Education, Space Sciences
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
Release Year: 2020
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: It's Okay to Be Smart

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