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In honor of Leap Day, this read is for the history nerds. Ever wonder how America caught our calendar up with the rest of the world? In September 1752, we skipped 11 days. According to NASA, the Earth ...

Happy Lunar New Year! According to the Chinese lunisolar calendar, the new year began Saturday. For many, like our host Regina G. Barber, this... The science and shared history behind the Gregorian ...

While most of the world stepped into 2026 on January 1, Ethiopia is still living in the year 2018. This is because the East ...

As the world rings in the New Year on January 1st with fireworks and festivities, it’s important to recognize that not all cultures celebrate this date. In fact, several countries have their own ...