What Is A Leap Year? Here's Everything You Need To Know!

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We all remember it: Amy Adams clicking and clacking her high heels down the winding, gravel roads of Ireland in her 2010 film Leap Year. But this is more that romantic, flirty fiction — a leap year actually happens every four years (sort of), and it's upon us yet again. With the benefit of one extra day (called "leap day") on February 29, the possibilities seem endless. But why do we have this bonus day? And why was Amy Adams en route to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend? This is everything you need to know about leap years!

What is a leap year?

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A Leap Year is when there's an extra day tacked onto the month of February — which is aptly named "leap day." This 366-day phenomenon happens every four years, so the next one will be in 2028!

Why does a leap year happen?

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According to the National Air and Space Museum, the Earth 365 days and some change to orbit the Sun. That "change" starts to add up, eventually amounting to the equivalent of a day's worth of extra time! This keeps our calendars even and balanced...at least when it comes to the days, weeks, and months of it all — we can't quite use the Earth's orbit to fix your packed schedules! Now Mercury in retrograde, on the other hand, that's a different story...😉

When did leap years start?

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According to American Scientific, daily calendars followed the cycles of the moon rather than the sun. When Julius Caesar reigned, he decreed that Roman calendars should follow the sun instead, then adding one extra day a year to make sure everything stayed in sync over time.

Apparently that wasn't quite right still, leaving us with an extra 45 minutes a year that went unaccounted for. To ameliorate that, Pope Gregory XIII got involved. He decided that every 100th year — like 1900 — actually wouldn't be a leap year so we could level out the calendar. While this still isn't quite exact, the Pope added that years that are divisible by 400 actually would be a leap year. So the year 2000 had an extra day, following all these rules. Too many numbers for you? Same.

What is Ladies' Privilege Day?

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Irish tradition states that on February 29 — leap day — women can propose to men, reversing the gender norms of the "typical" marriage proposal. In an interview with NPR, history professor Katherine Parkin noted that this "unusual" trend was likely to match the "unusual" day that only comes every once in a while. Though ultimately, Parkin doesn't believe that this lore is based in any real truth — she thinks it's just something Americans grabbed onto and ran with in the 1700s. Regardless, the myth took root and even lead to Amy Adams' romcom of the same name, Leap Year.

While relationships take many forms now adays, this is still a fun and silly excuse for anyone to propose at the end of the day.

What are leap day superstitions?

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Outside of Ladies' Privilege Day, there are a few other romantic superstitions to keep in mind. For example, Salon reported if you turn down a woman's proposal on leap day in some countries, you owe her money or clothes in some countries. Then, according to NPR, it's bad luck in Greek culture to get married on a leap day... The legend even goes as far as to say the marriage would end in divorce. Yikes!

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As fall inches closer and closer, I'm only further anticipating that dry, flaky texture that my skin tends to get almost every single year. This year, I decided to try and get ahead of it by trying one of TikTok's favorite, dewy moisturizer at the moment — the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream. Influencers and makeup gurus alike claim this is the dewiest, creamiest moisturizer on the market, so having loved Tatcha's products in the past, I decided to give this one a go. Here's what I thought about it!

About Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream

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First, let's talk about the packaging, because this design really is elite. Did you know that by sticking your fingers into your moisturizer, you could be causing breakouts on your skin? The bacteria from your fingers, or existing breakouts, is going straight into the jar, which could cause worse breakouts and bacteria to end up on your skin. So by using this tool that they include, you can rest easy knowing that no bacteria is getting into your product. Make sure to clean after every use, as well!

The formula itself has Japanese purple rice and hyaluronic acid which will help protect the skin barrier and moisturize!

My Review Of Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream

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Upon first application of the product, I noticed how extremely thick it is. It's a very heavy formula, but when I rubbed it into my skin, it almost felt wet. Unlike other thicker moisturizers, my skin wasn't sticky after use, signaling to me that my skin fully absorbed the product in a matter of minutes.

I love the thickness of this moisturizer, because my skin is extremely (I'm talking Sahara desert) dry, and it's often that I use moisturizers...only for my skin to still feel dry just a few short minutes after. But this product absorbed into my skin wonderfully, giving me the more even, deep coverage I've been looking for. Needless to say, it really has a good consistency and formula.

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I tried this cream for a week, testing out its ability as a primer and as a nighttime moisturizer.

At night, I wore it right before I went to bed to see if my skin would be still smooth in the morning or dry. When I woke up, I almost wanted to squeal because I noticed right away my skin didn't have a tight, dry texture like it normally does. It stayed perfectly supple all night. Obviously the product absorbed into the skin, but it also didn't leave a dry barrier behind like most moisturizers have in the past for me.

I also love using this moisturizer as a primer for my makeup. I waited a few minutes before applying my normal makeup routine, and it blended effortlessly together!

The Final Verdict On The Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream

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My final verdict is: the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream is unfortunately very worth the hype. I haven't liked a moisturizer this much in quite a while, and I was very impressed with this one's thickness, durability, and all-around product design. From the smart packaging, to the unique scent, and the impressive consistency, this moisturizer is an all-around win for me. I genuinely have no notes for this product. They have a life-long customer in me!

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We'll cut to the chase — The Hollywood Reporter announced in April 2023 that a Twilight TV show was in the works at Lionsgate Television, and we officially feel like we're living in the 2000s again. The Twilight series, based on the novels by Stephanie Meyer, were released from 2008-2012. As far as we're concerned, between Twilight and Harry Potter (which is also getting a TV series reboot FYI), this was the golden age of realistic fantasy, midnight premieres, and the classic tank top + Henley tee + cargo jacket combo.

Amidst the baby Renesmee memes and Twilight rewatch parties, it's clear that this is a new kind of Twilight zone that's here to stay. So regardless of whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob — a discussion we're pretty sure will go on until the end of time — all Twihards will want to stay up-to-date with this brand new Twilight TV show. And don't forget to check out our 5 Fall Outfits Inspired By Twilight and our take on the Sofia Coppola Twilight Movie That Almost Happened.

Are they rebooting Twilight?

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On September 5, 2024, Variety confirmed that a Twilight TV show is coming to Netflix, and that it'll be based on Stephanie Meyer's 2020 Midnight Sun, which retells the story of Twilight from Edward's point of view.

When Lionsgate vice chairman Michael Burns revealed during a Q&A the studio was shopping the series around to different networks, he also revealed a very important piece of information — the show will be a cartoon. “We’re going to go out with the Twilight series, an animated series, I think there’ll be a lot of interest in that," he says.

Initially I was hesitant about the idea of an animated Twilight, but I'm actually very interested to see how the show comes together stylistically. Animation will be able to capture the magic, romance, and style of the story in a totally different way than live action, and I am really just curious to see how they'll animate Edward in the sun.

Who's writing the Midnight Sun show?

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Sinead Daly (who has worked on titles like Tell Me Lies and The Walking Dead: World Beyond) will write and produce the new series.

Who else is involved?

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Stephanie Meyer, Meghan Hibbett, Marty Bowen, and Wyck Godfrey (a producer of the Twilight series) will all serve as executive producers.

Will Kristen Stewart return as Bella?

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We don't have any plot or cast details at the moment, but if the original book series is getting a new adaptation, it's safe to assume a different actress will play the lead role.

In an episode of Josh Horowitz's Watchalong podcast, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke says she thinks Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi would make an amazing Bella Swan and Edward Cullen if she was casting the Twilight series today.

“I mean, [Jacob's] amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” she says, before continuing, “I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors today. Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, she’s amazing.”

What is the new Twilight spin-off?

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Stephanie Meyers published Midnight Sun in 2020, and this novel retells the story of Twilight from Edward Cullen's perspective.

Will they make a 6th Twilight?

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Right now, there are no plans to add to the existing Twilight series. But we're excited to see this new Midnight Sun TV show!

When did Twilight 4 come out?

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Breaking Dawn was published in 2008 — the same year that the first Twilight movie came to theaters. The movie adaptations of Breaking Dawn were released in two parts in 2011 and 2012.

Does Jacob marry Renesmee?

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In a move that shocked Twilight fans (and the rest of the general public, TBH), Jacob imprints on baby Renesmee in Breaking Dawn: Part Two. The two are friends until Renesmee becomes an adult and they fall in love. The craziest part? THAT'S why Jacob had feelings for Bella the whole time: he actually had feelings for Renesmee, she just hadn't been born yet. Do with that information what you will.

Check back here for more Midnight Sun TV show updates, and let us know if you want to return to Forks in the comments!

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I am the opposite of a casual Reputation fan. Four of my five most-listened-to songs on Spotify (like, of all time) are from the 2017 album, I wore a Rep-inspired outfit to my Eras Tour show, and I am constantly analyzing (and talking about) its symbolism. I stand by the fact that this album, as misunderstood as it is, is actually the key to understanding Taylor Swift herself, which is why its rerelease is the one I've been most looking forward to. With TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Reddit, it feels like there's a new theory every day about when we'll get Reputation (Taylor's Version), but I'm pretty sure Taylor's been telling us the announcement date for awhile.

When is Taylor Swift releasing Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

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The cappuccino Easter egg from the "Karma" music video.

We don't have an official Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date yet, but all signs were originally pointing to an announcement on February 16, 2024. When the music video for "Karma" from Midnights came out, featuring a shot of Taylor holding a cappuccino, Swifties clocked that the blue nail (which represents 1989 (Taylor's Version)) lines up with the 8 on the clock, and the black nail lines up with the 2. Taylor ended up announcing 1989 TV on August 9 — and then announced The Tortured Poets Department(also known as TS11) at the 2024 Grammys in February!

The latest theory revolves around an August 20 announcement and September 13 drop. After Taylor was spotted in a semi-green 'fit with a Vivienne Westwood Tuesday bag, fans began wondering if it was a clue for a Tuesday album announcement. The last Tuesday show in London is Tuesday, August 20, which is also the last show until October. This would be the perfect amount of time for Taylor to have announced the album and to drop it on September 13, which is the second to last Friday the 13th of the year!

The other Friday the 13th is December 13, which is Taylor Swift's birthday. The popstar had the date front and center in her Tortured Poets Department pop-up installation. Since the date falls on a Friday, it's the perfect day to drop some new music...If you ask me, that's when we're getting Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) — because there is literally no better combo than Taylor's birthday, Friday the 13th, and Taylor taking her name back.

Are there any other clues that Reputation (Taylor's Version) will come out next?

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Taylor Swift attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

At her first NFL appearance of 2024, for the KC Chiefs' season opener on Thursday September 5, Taylor Swift wore a denim corset and shorts set with bold, thigh-high red boots. Fans immediately made the connection between this 'fit and what Taylor wears in the "Look What You Made Me Do" music video. This is like a wink from Taylor — I don't think she's giving us direct clues about Reputation (Taylor's Version), but it feels like a reminder that the album is still on its way!

Taylor also showed up to the 81st Golden Globe Awards in an all green ensemble, which is already so Reputation-coded to begin with. However, fans noticed one teeeeeeeny tiny detail about her look that really leans into all the theories that Rep (TV) is next. If you zoom in on her rings, one of them is a snake that's wrapped around her finger. 🐍

And after Taylor Swift released a video teasing her new album(TTPD), Swifties are analyzing all the snakeskin patterns (on the curtains, the floor, and the green couch), as well as the dark visuals. While the video moves from the dark room to a bright one for TTPD, I'm convinced we'll be returning — or continuing down the hallway where you can see a dark picture frame waiting for us...

A recent Disney+ ad that paired the Eras Tour film and Disney Pixar's Cars went viral on Twitter because its tagline is "Getaway Car," one of the most beloved songs on Reputation (Taylor's Version)! No matter when the album drops, having Taylor Swift's final two re-recordings be her name and her reputation is literally so iconic and I can't wait to listen.

What Taylor Swift songs are on Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

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We know that, based on previous re-recordings, Reputation (Taylor's Version) will have the original tracklist and an unknown number of vault tracks that Taylor wrote ahead of the Reputation era. PEOPLE also confirmed we'll be able to hear Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)" in the new docuseries for the New England Patriots! You can also hear a snippet in the trailer for Ashley Benson's Wilderness ;). Simone Biles also used "Ready For It?" in her Olympics floor routine!

Here's what you can expect on Taylor Swift's Reputation (Taylor's Version). I'm really hoping the vault tracks include "I Don't Want To Live Forever"!

  1. "Ready For It? (Taylor's Version)"
  2. "End Game (Taylor's Version)"
  3. "I Did Something Bad (Taylor's Version)"
  4. "Don't Blame Me (Taylor's Version)"
  5. "Delicate (Taylor's Version)"
  6. "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)"
  7. "So It Goes... (Taylor's Version)"
  8. "Gorgeous (Taylor's Version)"
  9. "Getaway Car (Taylor's Version)"
  10. "King Of My Heart (Taylor's Version)"
  11. "Dancing With Our Hands Tied (Taylor's Version)"
  12. "Dress (Taylor's Version)"
  13. "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (Taylor's Version)"
  14. "Call It What You Want (Taylor's Version)"
  15. "New Year's Day (Taylor's Version)"

What is Taylor Swift wearing to Grammys 2024?

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Taylor Swift showed up to the 2024 Grammys in a sculptural white gown from Schiaparelli Couture. I love how Taylor has hopped on the corset trend. This is my favorite neckline in recent years! Even though the dress is white instead of black or green — and ended up going along with the Tortured Poets Department (or TS 11) announcement — I think it could still be a Reputation (Taylor's Version) Easter egg.

White is, of course, the opposite of black, so I think it's a more unexpected reference to the album, with black accessories like gloves, shoes, and jewelry being a direct nod. Plus, the watch necklace pays homage to Midnights! At the 2022 VMAs, Taylor wore another Reputation-coded outfit before she announced Midnights, so it could be a pattern.

Is there gonna be a Reputation Taylor's Version?

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Taylor Swift performs at Optus Stadium on October 19, 2018 in Perth, Australia.

Yes, we're getting a Reputation (Taylor's Version)! Taylor Swift has been very vocal about the fact she's rerecording her first five albums. However, she's been less direct about the order or the release schedule, which is honestly more fun! The official Taylor Nation account added fuel to the fire when they posted a photo of Taylor rehearsing for The Eras Tour — because, like @nashs_mom on TikTok says, the pose doesn't match up with any of the songs.

While all the photos they've previously posted match up with numbers like "Enchanted" or "Illicit Affairs," the new pose seems to match up with "I Did Something Bad" (which is both the last Reputation surprise song left AND the perfect song to announce the rerecording).

What caused Taylor Swift to make Reputation?

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Cover art for Kanye West's The Life Of Pablo, which features "Famous."

The primary catalyst for Taylor Swift's Reputation era was a phone call with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. After Taylor said Kanye did not have her permission to say he "made that b-tch famous" in "Famous," a video leak from Kim seemed to show Taylor did actually give her permission (it was later revealed the video was edited, and Taylor gave her permission to be mentioned, NOT to be called a b-tch).

"#TaylorSwiftIsOverParty" began trending on Twitter, and everyone from the media to the general public began calling her a snake. So she disappeared from the public eye for over a year, and Reputation was born. The era was moody — and full of snake imagery. Taylor says in her TIME interview that the album came from "a goth-punk moment of female rage at being gaslit by an entire social structure," and told Rolling Stone in 2019 that Reputation was a "metaphor" and her "playing a character."

How old was Taylor when she wrote Reputation?

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Charli XCX, Camila Cabello and Taylor Swift perform onstage during opening night of Taylor Swift's 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour at University of Phoenix Stadium on May 8, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.

Taylor began writing Reputation in 2016, when she was 27. However, the stories she's telling go back farther than that since "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" talks about a relationship from when she was 25.

Is Reputation a love album?

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Cover art for Taylor Swift's Reputation.

While Reputation is sassy, moody, and satirical, I stand by the idea that it's actually a love album at its core. While the general public talked most about "Ready for It?" and "Look What You Made Me Do," songs like "Delicate," "Call It What You Want," and "New Year's Day" are all about healing after the media turned against her. The message of the album is all about how she wants to spend the the ins and outs of life with people she loves, because they make the boring days beautiful, which is also the sentiment running throughout "Lover."

"I want your midnights, but I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day" and "We can leave the Christmas lights up 'til January" are the same!!

What are the Reputation Taylor's Version vault tracks?

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A Horcrux from Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I

While we don't have the tracklist for Reputation (Taylor's Version) yet, she did mention in her TIME interview that the vault tracks will be "fire."

"I’m collecting horcruxes,” she says of the rerecordings. “I’m collecting infinity stones. Gandalf’s voice is in my head every time I put out a new one. For me, it is a movie now.”

I'm going to be real honest, this is the line that sent me into a tailspin because the idea that Taylor loves stories like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the MCU as much as I do is too much!! But it makes sense because after all, she IS a storyteller.

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