Leap Year: 11 Facts, 11 Myths

Leap Day is Friday, Feb. 29.

Scroll down for 11 facts and myths the San Francisco Chronicle published to celebrate the day.

A teaser: Bissextile is the official name of the leap year, but that does not mean 2008 has a sexual orientation.

For another way to recognize Leap Day, consider the Year of the Frog.

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