February 29 is a weird day. It comes around once every four years, bringing with it questions about if we should be paid extra for the day, if it’s good or bad luck to get engaged on the sacred day and guesses as to whether fancy watches will keep up with the extra day. In … Read more
Why does the lead day fall on February 29 and not December 32. Read to know more Dublin: Have you ever wondered why the extra day of the leap year falls on February 29, an odd date in the middle of the year, and not at the end of the year on December 32? There … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, February 29, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. 2024 Polestar 2: Your Questions, Answered 1st Gear: Biden Weary Of Chinese Cars U.S. officials are going to … Read more
Every four years, we add an extra day to our calendar, making it a leap year. 2024 also happens to be a leap year with 29 days in February instead of 28. But why do we need this adjustment, and what would happen if we ignored it? In this article, we will explore the origin … Read more
NEW DELHI: Every four years, the calendar grants us an extra day, and the unique phenomenon of February 29 has become a source of fascination, rituals, and even superstitions. Let’s dive into the world of leap years:The science behind leap years: Keeping in sync with the seasonsLeap years have been part of our calendar since … Read more
Leap years have been with us since the 16th century. Paris: An extra day every four years, what’s not to love? The calendar quirk of February 29 keeps us in sync with the seasons but it has also spawned a host of rituals and superstitions, not to mention computer glitches, which AFP unpacks here: Why … Read more