Weekends are a curious thing. They start with Egypt, go through Babylon and Rome, and finally make their way to the modern world. As our economy advances, we look to the future to make the weekend even longer.
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The article that inspired this episode
About the Babylonians and their timekeeping
About Saint Monday
The Fair Labor Standards Act