5 Facts About Leap Years
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5 Facts About Leap Years 1. Julius Caesar implemented
the leap year in Rome. The Julian Calendar was
implemented in 46 B.C.E. Though it was
flawed, it remained in place for 16 centuries
until the Gregorian Calendar replaced it. 2. Some leap years
are purposely skipped. Because the solar year lasts
365.24219 days, the leap day is
skipped to remain in alignment with
the earth's orbit around the sun. 3. February 29 is connected
to the Salem Witch Trials. On Feb. 29, 1692, the initial arrest
warrants were issued for those
accused of witchcraft in the community. 4. Leap year babies have
their own honor society. More than 11,000
"leapers" are members of the
Honor Society of Leap Year Babies.
Membership is free. 5. Leap years match
up with certain elections. The U.S. presidential elections
align with leap years. Unless,
of course, a leap year is skipped.
the leap year in Rome. The Julian Calendar was
implemented in 46 B.C.E. Though it was
flawed, it remained in place for 16 centuries
until the Gregorian Calendar replaced it. 2. Some leap years
are purposely skipped. Because the solar year lasts
365.24219 days, the leap day is
skipped to remain in alignment with
the earth's orbit around the sun. 3. February 29 is connected
to the Salem Witch Trials. On Feb. 29, 1692, the initial arrest
warrants were issued for those
accused of witchcraft in the community. 4. Leap year babies have
their own honor society. More than 11,000
"leapers" are members of the
Honor Society of Leap Year Babies.
Membership is free. 5. Leap years match
up with certain elections. The U.S. presidential elections
align with leap years. Unless,
of course, a leap year is skipped.