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2016 is getting a ‘leap second’ on New Year’s EveLeap seconds are added to compensate for unpredictable changes in the Earth's rotational speed.LifestyleDec 31, 2016
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A ‘leap second’ will be added to the end of 2016Already a leap year, 2016 will drag on a bit longer. International timekeepers are adding a leap second at year's end.TechJul 6, 2016
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Leap Year 2016: What is it and why do leap years exist?February 29 is back on the calendar this year because it's a Leap Year. Whether you love or loathe the extra winter day, you're probably wondering why it happens in the first place.CanadaFeb 4, 2016
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2015 will have 1 extra second, which may cause problems for the InternetOn June 30, the world’s atomic clocks will pause for a second to account for the Earth’s rotation. But some are worried this "leap second" could cause problems.ScienceJan 12, 2015
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