🗓️ What makes 2024 a leap year? Why does February sometimes have 29 days instead of 28? This episode breaks down the history and mathematics behind leap years, from ancient Egyptian astronomy to the development of the Gregorian calendar. It's an engaging mix of science, storytelling, and cultural tradition — ideal for English learners who want real input and meaningful topics.

Listeners will learn vocabulary, hear examples in context, and discover fun beliefs surrounding Leap Day, leap-year weddings, Irish proposal customs, and “leap babies.” A great way to expand English listening skills while learning something new about the world.

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📝 Vocabulary list

1) Out of sync: Not aligned or coordinated with something else.

2) Haphazardly: Done without a plan or in a disorganized way.

3) Regulate: To control or adjust something to maintain a steady level

4) Divisible: Able to be divided by another number without a remainder.

5) Renewal: The act of making something new or fresh again.

6) Superstitions: Beliefs that are not based on reason or scientific evidence.

7) Folklore: Traditional customs and stories passed down from generation to generation.

8) Compensation: Something given to someone as a reward or repayment.

9) Leap babies: People born on February 29th.