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Extra Second Will Be Added to 2005
Article describing how and why "an extra second will be added to 2005 to make up for the slowing down of the Earth's rotation. ... The once-common 'leap second' is the first in seven years and reflects the unpredictable nature of the planet's behavior." Includes a list of previous leap seconds added back to 1972 and links to related information. From LiveScience.com, an online magazine "focusing on innovative and intriguing science and technology."
http://www.livescience.com/technology/050705_leap_second.html
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