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by AbsolutValu on May 6th, 2009
Importance is subjective, but basically, we need them to align the calendar appropriately. The trip time of the earth around the sun is closer to 365.25 than it is it to 365. So every 4 years, we add a day to balance it out. If we didn't do add the extra day every 4 years, in 730 years, it would the middle of the winter in June...
by latoya06 on May 6th, 2009
it has something to do with the earth rotating i think
by weatherman taking week or so off on May 6th, 2009
Because sometimes "Springing Ahead" isn't enough :-)
by John on October 27th, 2011
Summer Olympics and US Presidential elections.
Are you enjoying your leap day?
by iwnit on February 29th, 2008
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How many leap years are there every 800 years?
by WarHorseLeBron on August 31st, 2010
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How did the leap year come about, i mean why every four year does february have an extra day? Whats the point?
by Zubradevine has left the building on February 29th, 2008
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What are some leap year traditions?
by Clueless Ned on March 30th, 2008
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Why are there leap years?
by Zack on September 1st, 2008
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