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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains How February’s “Leap Day” Both Over and Under-Corrects our Calendar

Because life wasn't confusing enough.

By Feb 29th, 2016, 1:23 pm

Happy Leap Day, everyone! You may know why we have leap years put into our calendar once every four years…but do you know why they’re sometimes taken out even when they should be put in? Or why they’re put in during years that shouldn’t have one? Learn more than you probably wanted to know in this video featuring popular Explainer-of-Stuff, Neil deGrasse Tyson.

What are you doing with YOUR extra day today? Anything special? Any “leap year” traditions – or Leap Year Birthdays – being celebrated? Share with us in the comments below!

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