Why Does February Only Have 28 Days?
Why does February only get 28 days when all the other months get 30 or 31? The answer is part superstition, part politics, and parts astronomy. (Basically, it’s the Romans’ fault) [via itsokaytobesmart]
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A Short History of the Modern Calendar
Why do we celebrate the beginning of the year January 1st? YouTube user jeremiahjw explains it in the video below. [Via laughingsquid]
