How Can Someone Be 25 Years Old If They Die?

Discover how a leap year can make someone technically 25 years old at the time of death in this intriguing short Q&A video.

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Jamie can be 25 when he dies if he was born on February 29th, a leap year day. This means he would only have a birthday every four years, making him 'technically' 25 on his 100th year if you count just the leap years.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a leap year? A leap year is a year that has one extra day added to keep our calendar in alignment with Earth's revolutions around the Sun.
  2. How often does a leap year occur? Leap years occur every four years, except for years divisible by 100 but not by 400.
  3. Can someone really celebrate their birthday every four years? Yes! People born on February 29 celebrate their birthday only during leap years, making their actual birthday occur once every four years.

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