The Surprising History Behind Leap Year

Friday, February 26, 2016 - 07:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

The ancient Egyptians did it, and so do we. Here's how a leap day—which occurs Februrary 29—helps keep our calendars and societies in sync.

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