Happy Birthday, Leaplings!

Ever wondered why Leap Day babies have to wait 1460 days for the next birthday cake?

Frustrating as it might seem, leaplings (Leap Day babies) are rather lucky - they are exceptional by birth!

(And exceptionally patient.)

Here is a marvellous video by Epipheo which explains why we have this extra day every four years:

And also... 

For the eager brides-to-be... Now is the time to seize your chance! If he's been procrastinating for far too long, that's the day you could make your dreams come true! 

And he will have no way out! 

Or will get away with twelve pairs of gloves ... 

Read about this amusing tradition here.