Tobogganing in July and sunbathing in December are just some of the wacky phenomena we’d have to contend with if we didn’t have leap years to keep our calendar in sync with the Earth’s orbit around the sun.
The answer, simply put, is that the Earth doesn’t take exactly 365 days to orbit the sun. It’s actually closer to 365.242 days. While that may not seem like much, it amounts to almost six extra hours a year, which does add up over the long run.
To learn more Leap Year facts and Traditions click here.
Protect Your Property: Flooding
This article is Part One of our New Blog Series on protecting your property from natural threats. Be sure to check back to the Staebler Blog for future articles to help protect your home. The summer season is no stranger to flash thunderstorms and heavy rain showers....
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