Leap Day: Today, February 29th, is a day that only comes once every four years. If you were born on the Leap Day of a Leap Year, you are a really lucky person. Unfortunately, you lose out in the birthday game.
Is Leap Day really necessary? The short answer is yes, it is ...
in order to keep our calendars accurate. We know that it takes 365 days for the Earth to circle around the sun, but it's not quite exact. In actuality, it takes slightly longer – roughly 365 days and six hours. It's just a few extra hours each year, but they add up. So, in order to keep the calendar accurate, an extra day needs to be added, hence February 29th. If we didn't add the extra day every four years, the seasons would shift, and a white Christmas would be very unlikely in the summer.
Did you know there was a tradition of women proposing to men on Leap Day? If you didn’t, it’s probably because a survey found most women think Leap Day proposals are completely “out of date.” Two-thirds of the women surveyed said they would never consider proposing on February 29th. That said, 16% of the women polled said they were planning to propose today.
Leap into free stuff ... If you don't really care about the Leap Day, perhaps some free stuff will change your mind. Here are some Leap Day freebies and special offers you can enjoy today:
Krispy Kreme: Get a dozen doughnuts for $2.29, and if your birthday happens to be February 29th, you can get a dozen for free.
Chipotle: Get free guacamole with the purchase of an entree.
Wendy's: Free serving of its new Cinnabon Pull-Apart breakfast item with no purchase necessary.
Taco Bell: Enjoy a Crunchwrap for $2.29.
Find more Leap Day deals here.