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The science behind why we have a leap year every four years

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Why do we have a leap year every four years? (Picture: Getty)

In case you missed it (and who could blame you? Not everyone is a constant calendar-checker), 2016 is a leap year, meaning we have one extra day: February 29.

We all know that leap years fall every four years, anyone born on February 29th gets special treats, and that on leap day women are encouraged to propose.

But have you ever wondered why we actually have leap years? Are they just a weird tradition we’ve made up for an excuse for free stuff?

Nope. Leap years are actually pretty important, and play a key role in keeping seasons and our calendars working properly.

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