Feb
29

Jeepers Leapers!

Did you know a person born on February 29 is called a “leapling”? This special episode is hopping with Leap Day trivia! Like, why the heck do we need an extra day every four years anyway? And will I get paid for working an extra day in February? It’s the lowdown on Leap Day in an episode that’s off-kilter as the earth’s axis.

Graphic banner showing calendar dates for Sidedoor episode 10.13

Guests

Bob Craddock, Geologist at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies

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Transcript

Sidedoor (S10E13) – Jeepers Leapers! Transcript

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