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If the Olympics and presidential elections only happen once every 4 years, why the hell are we not doing them on February 29th???? (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] DaCrazyJamez@sh.itjust.works 34 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because we dont have a feb 29 EVERY four years...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_year

[โ€“] BlueMagma@sh.itjust.works 28 points 1 month ago

In 2000, there was a February 29, because it was a multiple of 4, and despite being a multiple of 100 it was also a multiple of 400. It was the exception of the exception of the exception. My parents signed their divorce on that day. Which makes it extra memorable for me. What a day ๐Ÿ˜€ !!