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The Leap Second Explained
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The Leap Second Explained
Season 1 Episode 21 | 2m 20s | CC
Every once in a while we add a second onto our days. Similar to the Leap Year, this is known as the Leap Second. But, if the Leap Year already helps us account for the offset from a calendar in days, what exactly does the Leap Second do? Check out this video for the answer!
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