Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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If the Olympics and presidential elections only happen once every 4 years, why the hell are we not doing them on February 29th???? (self.showerthoughts)

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because we dont have a feb 29 EVERY four years...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_year

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 month ago

In 2000, there was a February 29, because it was a multiple of 4, and despite being a multiple of 100 it was also a multiple of 400. It was the exception of the exception of the exception. My parents signed their divorce on that day. Which makes it extra memorable for me. What a day 😀 !!