The winners and losers of Leap Years (Fall on)

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English - February 29, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings
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Leap Years come (about!) once every four years. The unusual day can cause havoc for some people, least of all the approximately 5 million who were born on February 29. In this lighthearted story, we take a look at how the day affects different people ... and who benefits from the extra day.

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