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Science

Leap Years, Leap Seconds, and a Brief History of the Western Calendar

Happy February 29, everybody! Have you ever wondered why we add an extra day to the calendar every four years? As it turns out, the solar year is a little longer than the modern 365-day calendar year, which has necessitated numerous modifications to the calendar over the years to try to keep everything moving smoothly. 

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The Daily Goodie

TDG: The Ides of March

Good morning! It’s March 15th, also known as the Ides of March if you’re a Julius Caesar fan.