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Why Are Some Months Longer Than Others?

Today, we uncover why some months have 31 days, others have 30, and why February is the shortest with 28 (and sometimes 29!). We trace the story from early sky watching to Julius Caesar's calendar reform, explain how leap years keep us aligned with the Sun, touch on Augustus's role in the month layout, and share a kid-friendly rhyme to remember the month lengths.

Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch young attention spans with thoughtful questions, playful learning, and engaging games…

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