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What is a leap year? Breaking down the science, and history, behind the ancient phenomenon
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 months agoEach year has 365 days. Well, almost. Every four years (give or take), our calendars receive an...
Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 year agoColorful Easter eggs on the grass at sunrise Why does Easter change every year, when dates like Christmas are fixed? The early church grappled with how...
Why do we have Leap Day? What to know about the science behind the extra calendar day
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThere are only 24 hours in a day, and only 365 days in a year, it's often said. But every four...
When is New Year's 2023? Here's when (and why) we celebrate the holiday.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe countdown to the New Year practically begins when the previous one ends. On January 1 of every...
Why do we have Leap Year? A guide to the calendar's bonus day
Lohud | The Journal News via Yahoo News· 2 months agoBehind on your New Years resolutions? Luckily, 2024 comes with an extra day for you to catch up to...
2024 is a leap year. Here's what to know and when Easter, other holidays are next year
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 4 months ago2024 is upon us. Whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you — but one thing is certain: time...
What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think
WFLA via Yahoo News· 2 months agoNEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it...
SUSAN PARKER | Hurricanes, tide played major roles in St. Augustine's early history
The St. Augustine Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWeather was a major player in the establishment of our city on Sept. 8, 1565. We can only conjecture...
Sky Shorts: Here's why we celebrate Leap Day every four years
The Repository via Yahoo News· 3 months agoIf you are a “leapling,” or a person born on leap day, 2024 is an exciting year for you! It is a...
Leap Day: The final day of meteorological winter was first instituted by Julius Caesar
Mansfield News Journal via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThere's an extra day on the calendar next week: Feb. 29. Leap Day. For most, Leap Year is a reminder...