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by loveschimps on February 28th, 2008
In ordinary years the day of the month that falls on Monday this year will fall on Tuesday next year and Wednesday the year after but the fourth year will "leap over Thursday to Friday. This is because a day is added to February, the reason being that that the astronomical year is approximately 365 1/4 days long.
by heyarnold on February 28th, 2008
We should call these years "Extra Year."
by Annon on February 28th, 2008
Good point, the rest of them should be called leap years.
by sharpjwe on November 21st, 2008
the leap year is one day off
If you are pregnant or if your wife/girlfriend is pregnant,would you want your child to be born on February 29?
by Crystal on February 29th, 2008
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Are you enjoying your leap day?
by iwnit on February 29th, 2008
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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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Do to leap years, hasn't 12-21-2012 already past?
by dviles on December 5th, 2011
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What do rocket scientist do
by Anonymous on August 7th, 2008
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Comments
Which Monday and which Thursday gets leaped over this year?
by -O-uknow on February 28th, 2008
sorry it is added this year...there is no leaping. Are you asking about the next happening 2012?
by loveschimps on February 28th, 2008