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Scientists are hoping to redefine the second – here's why (theconversation.com)
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[–] Doorbook@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Why not one year a day ?

[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Today is Jan 1, 2312 . Tomorrow is Jan 1, 2313. My birthday is Jan 1 every 365 years for 1,095 years starting on year 2493, then Jan 1 366 years later. After that, repeat the thing.

[–] TeraFloppy@lemmings.world 2 points 11 months ago

So it would match what we all tell Steam is our birthday.