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It is extraordinary hubris for any civilization to presume that its calendar will still be in use in 1,000 years

 

I have already noted the strange history of the Swedish adoption of the Gregorian calendar and leap days, but here's another article that puts a personal touch on the existence of February 30, in 1712, along with more history of our calendars. The Drama of Measuring the Days of Our LivesRead and comment on the full post

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