Video - Roman Leap Day: Keeping Time in Sync

Did you know that in the Roman secalendar, there was a day called "Ano bissexto" which occurred every four years to realign the calendar with the solar year? This day was added to February, making it 29 days long instead of the usual 28. This practice eventually evolved into the modern leap year system we use today. So next time you experience February 29th, remember that it all started with the ancient Romans and their clever way of keeping time in sync with the seasons. Pretty fascinating, huh? What other quirky historical facts do you know? Let us know in the comments below!