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Why Does February Only Have 28 Days?
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Ashley Chen posted on 2022/01/04Ever wondered why February is so short? This video dives into the fascinating history of the Roman calendar, explaining the origins of the leap year and revealing how figures like Numa Pompilius and Julius Caesar shaped the calendar we use today! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth as you explore this historical puzzle.
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apparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
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UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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More dedicated
US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/
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UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
- Adjective
- Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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More ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
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More average
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
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UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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