National Debt Every Day

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When is Debt Every Day?

It's national debt every day on the 6th August.

What is National Debt Every Day?

National Debt Every Day is a day that reminds us of, you guessed it, our ever-growing national debt. It's a gentle nudge to remind us that every day is a good day to assess our financial health and make wise budgeting decisions. But hey, don't worry, we won't bore you with numbers and charts — we're just here to entertain and enlighten you.

The Internet Buzz

On August 6, 2017, the internet went abuzz with 321 mentions of National Debt Every Day. Everyone seemed to be discussing the implications of our ballooning national debt, from clever memes to serious debates. It was certainly a day where fiscal responsibility took center stage.

A Fun Fact to Ponder

Did you know that if you were to stack one trillion one-dollar bills, the pile would reach over 67,000 miles high? That's enough to wrap around the Earth nearly three times! Now that's a visual representation of the enormity of our national debt.

History behind the term 'Debt Every'

1500s

Emergence of the term 'debt'

The term 'debt' originated in the late 1500s from the Old French word 'dete', which means 'obligation' or 'owing'. It was derived from the Latin word 'debitum' meaning 'something owed'. Back then, debt referred to the state of owing someone a sum of money or other valuables.

1769

Introduction of 'every'

The term 'every' has its roots in Old English, stemming from the word 'æfre ā' which essentially means 'always' or 'forever'. Over the centuries, 'every' evolved to become a common English word used to refer to each individual or each occurrence in a group or series.

Did you know?

Did you know that if you were to stack one trillion one-dollar bills, the pile would reach over 67,000 miles high? That's enough to wrap around the Earth nearly three times!