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Mark goes to a 7 days a week school. At the beginning of each school day, they announce the birthdays of people in the school on that day.
During the year of 2000, they announced his birthday in February.
During the year of 2001, they announced his birthday in March.
During the year of 2002, they announced his birthday in March.
During the year of 2003, they announced his birthday in March.
During the year of 2004, they announced his birthday in February.
How come?
During the year of 2000, they announced his birthday in February.
During the year of 2001, they announced his birthday in March.
During the year of 2002, they announced his birthday in March.
During the year of 2003, they announced his birthday in March.
During the year of 2004, they announced his birthday in February.
How come?
Answer
The day Mark was born was February 29th. Since February 29th only comes once every four years, when it was a leap year they announced his birthday on February 29th, but in all other years they announced it in March, the day after his real birthday.Hide Answer Show Answer
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