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Kid Rock Outs Himself As Zionist SHILL: Endorses Gaza GENOCIDE ‘Bomb the F*** Out Of Them’
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Kid Rock Outs Himself As Zionist SHILL: Endorses Gaza GENOCIDE ‘Bomb the F*** Out Of Them’

from Stew Peters Network: TRUTH LIVES on at https://sgtreport.tv/
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Commodore 64 -=SnowBalls=-
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The Logic of Leap Years: Why Does February Get an Extra Day Every 4 Years?
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The Logic of Leap Years: Why Does February Get an Extra Day Every 4 Years?

February is longer than usual in 2024‚ thanks to the occurrence of a leap year‚ making the calendar span 366 days with Leap Day falling on Friday‚ February 29. This adjustment might seem peculiar at first glance‚ but it’s a critical component of our timekeeping system‚ designed to ensure the calendar year remains in sync with the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Let’s delve into the rationale behind leap years and their significance. Understanding Leap Years Image via iStock The concept of a leap year is grounded in astronomy and the need to align our calendar with the Earth’s movements. Earth takes approximately 365.24 days to complete its orbit around the Sun‚ not a neat 365 days as our calendar suggests. This discrepancy of nearly six extra hours each year accumulates over time. Without correction‚ it would eventually cause significant drift in our calendar‚ with seasons shifting out of alignment over centuries. To counter this‚ an extra day is added every four years to the shortest month of February‚ ensuring that our calendar accurately reflects the Earth’s orbit over the long term. Without this adjustment‚ the calendar would lose almost a full day every four years relative to the solar year‚ leading to a shift of about 24 days after a century. The Historical Context The selection of February for the extra day dates back to ancient Roman times and the reforms of the Julian calendar by Julius Caesar. February was chosen likely because it was traditionally the last month of the Roman calendar year‚ making it a logical spot for the additional day. This system was later refined by the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1582 under Pope Gregory XIII‚ which added a layer of complexity to ensure even greater accuracy. This reform specified that while most century years are not leap years‚ those divisible by 400 would be‚ fine-tuning the alignment between the calendar and the solar year. Future Leap Years Leap years occur nearly every four years‚ with the next instances scheduled for 2028 and 2032. These periodic adjustments ensure that our calendar remains a reliable framework for organizing annual events‚ celebrating holidays‚ and managing agricultural cycles in harmony with the Earth’s seasons. The leap year is more than just an oddity or a curiosity; it’s a testament to human ingenuity in devising a system of timekeeping that remains relevant and accurate across millennia. It underscores the importance of adjusting our constructs to match the natural world’s rhythms‚ ensuring that our schedules and rituals remain in step with the cycles of the planet. Google’s Leap Day Celebration Image via iStock In a nod to this calendar curiosity‚ Google commemorated Leap Day with a global doodle on Thursday‚ February 29. This doodle‚ featuring a frog poised between February 28 and March 1‚ captures the essence of Leap Day in a playful manner. As the frog leaps‚ the Leap Day date momentarily disappears‚ symbolizing the day’s transient nature. Set against a pond-themed backdrop‚ complete with stones and foliage‚ the doodle integrates the word ‘Google’ into this charming scene‚ showcasing the company’s creative acknowledgment of Leap Day’s unique place in our calendar. In conclusion‚ while the addition of a day to February every four years may seem like a minor tweak‚ it plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our calendar system. Leap years are a fascinating intersection of astronomy‚ history‚ and mathematics‚ showcasing humanity’s ongoing effort to measure time with precision and care. The post The Logic of Leap Years: Why Does February Get an Extra Day Every 4 Years? appeared first on Fun Facts For Days.
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1 y ·Youtube General Interest

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If You See This Plant‚ Avoid Touching It at All Costs
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Rory Feek Finds Love Again‚ Eight Years After Wife Joey's Death
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Rory Feek Finds Love Again‚ Eight Years After Wife Joey's Death

Before she died in 2016‚ Feek's late wife and musical partner told him she wanted him to love somebody new one day. Continue reading…
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Remember When Travis Tritt Joined the Grand Ole Opry?
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Remember When Travis Tritt Joined the Grand Ole Opry?

Another country icon made her debut that night. Continue reading…
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Biden Not Happy About Mitch McConnell Stepping Down‚ Says He 'Never Misrepresented Anything'
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Biden Not Happy About Mitch McConnell Stepping Down‚ Says He 'Never Misrepresented Anything'

President Joe Biden is losing one of his last levers of support over the Republican Party -- and he's not happy about it. On Wednesday‚ Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell‚ the Kentucky Republican who represents the old guard of the GOP -- literally and figuratively -- announced he was stepping...
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Poll: Kari Lake Leads Sinema‚ Gallego in Three-Way Race‚ Also Tops Gallego in Head-to-Head Matchup
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Poll: Kari Lake Leads Sinema‚ Gallego in Three-Way Race‚ Also Tops Gallego in Head-to-Head Matchup

In a race that's critical if the GOP wants to take back the Senate as well as the White House‚ things are looking up for the Republican front-runner. According to a new poll by Rasmussen‚ 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate and former broadcaster Kari Lake leads both incumbent independent Sen. Kyrsten...
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Top Doctor Testifies: “Unvaxxed Children Much Healthier Than Vaxxed”
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Top Doctor Testifies: “Unvaxxed Children Much Healthier Than Vaxxed”

Children who didn’t receive the COVID mRNA injections are healthier than their vaccinated counterparts‚ a top doctor told a Senate briefing. Speaking at a roundtable meeting on vaccine injury coverups hosted by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) this [...] The post Top Doctor Testifies: “Unvaxxed Children Much Healthier Than Vaxxed” appeared first on The People's Voice.
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