Black Friday 2023: Little Known Facts About The Annual Sales Day
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Every year, Black Friday falls a day after the festival of Thanksgiving, the traditional US holiday where people express gratitude over a delicious meal with traditional delicacies like roast turkey apart from other dishes.
Black Friday marks the start of the Christmas shopping season in the United States and several stores offer significant discounts and promotions on this day. It is considered one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the country. Every year, Black Friday falls a day after the festival of Thanksgiving, the traditional US holiday where people express gratitude over a delicious meal with traditional delicacies like roast turkey apart from other dishes. This year, Black Friday is being observed today.
The term "Black Friday" originally referred to the day when retailers would shift from being in the red (operating at a loss) to being in the black (making a profit). However, over time, the day evolved into a major shopping event characterized by large crowds, long store hours, and extensive promotions both in physical stores and online.
But the annual retail event is still arguably shrouded in little mystery. So, here are a few little-known facts about the day:
While the apps were selling the coconut between Rs 70 to 80, the vendor said he charged only Rs 55.
This revelation led to a journey uncovering a hospital mix-up, with the truth emerging when the daughter met another girl born on the same date.
The clip, which shows a Head of Department (HOD) joining students on stage for an electrifying dance performance, has garnered millions of views and widespread acclaim.
In China, a mothers social media post ignited a fierce debate when she shared an unusual family incident: her young son urinated on a dining table.
The NGO recently shared a heartwarming video on Instagram featuring underprivileged children modelling the bridal wear pieces crafted by them.
Taking to X, management consultant Gurjot Ahluwalia shared a side-by-side comparison of what $3 million (approximately Rs 25 Crore) can get a buyer in Gurgaon vs in New York.
DS Balaji, a designer by profession, called Kolkata "the dirtiest" and the "most unhygienic" city in India.
Kong Yufeng has sparked health concerns by revealing her diet of pig feed, costing just 3 yuan (Rs 35) per day, to save money.
Shared on X by investor Siddharth Shah, the email's straightforward, no-nonsense tone contrasts with traditional leave request norms.
In a Reddit post, the woman explained that they live in Florida and her would-be-husband refused to vote because he didn't like any of the candidates.
At the end of the night, when the Zomator delivery driver wrapped up his work at 11pm, he revealed he delivered 8 orders in total and earned Rs 316 for his work.