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Leap Years

Why Is Summer So Early (June 20)?

Frank Morgan | Posted 08.17.2012 | Science
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Frank Morgan

Both years are leap years (which by inserting an extra day makes summer arrive earlier), so that doesn't explain the difference. What's going on?

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Leap Year Baby: How February 29 Shaped My Life

Lindsay McCall | Posted 04.30.2012 | Women
Read More: Born on Leap Day, Born on February 29, 29 February, Leap Years, Leap Day Baby, Leap, Leap Year Babies, Born in a Leap Year, Leap Year, Leap Year Baby, Leap Day, Women News
Lindsay McCall

I will forever feel a kinship with other leap year babies, even the ones I haven't met. (I'm talking to you, one-time rap sensation Ja Rule.)

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