How are we closer to the Sun during winter? 10 calendar surprises

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Calendar mysteries How are we closer to the Sun during winter? 10 calendar surprises 4 min. Most of us think we know the calendar pretty well, and if we don’t, our phones are there to remind us of dates and events. But the way humans measure the passage of time hasn’t always been the same. From the origins of month names to the truth behind leap years, today we’re going to share 10 surprising facts you probably didn’t know about the calendar. Read full article

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