but one that stands out is Leap Day—and the Leap Year that makes it possible! If you’re wondering “When is the next leap year?” or curious about why we have them in the first place ...

In many cultures, leap years are shrouded in superstition, often viewed as harbingers of misfortune. As the Scots say: "leap year was ne'er a good sheep year.” This extra day, added every four ...

Coveted enough that the Florida Panthers tried picking him several times in the latter rounds of that draft, a year before he was eligible, claiming that – when Leap Years were factored in ...

Here are 29 things to know about this special day. 1 February 29 is known as a leap day, and it occurs every four years in what is known as a leap year. This extra day is needed to “play catch ...

We've used leap years for over 2,000 years so our calendars are more in sync with the Earth’s rotation around the Sun. What is a leap year? Generally we define a year as 365 days, but a full ...

February is here and romance is in the air - particularly with 2024 marking a leap year. Along with an opportunity to make use of the extra day, leap years have also long been associated with not just ...