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Why do we add a leap day every four years?
To align our calendar year with Earth's sidereal year
What happens if a year is divisible by 100 but not divisible by 400?
It is skipped as a leap year
Why is it important to skip some leap years according to the text?
To prevent the calendar from becoming too long
How does having a leap day affect a person's birthday celebration?
Birthdays 'leap' over a day, affecting the day of the week they fall on
What does adding a leap day help to ensure according to the text?
That seasons occur as expected
Explore the concept of leap years and why they occur. Learn about the purpose of adding an extra day to the calendar in certain years and the historical background behind this practice.
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