As you probably already know, Leap Year occurs every four years, but did you know that every year divisible by 4 is a leap year? Here are some other fun facts:

• Not only does Leap Year occur in every year that is divisible by four, it only occurs in century years that are evenly divided by 400.
• 4 million people in the world are leap day babies. These babies are called leapers or leaplings and there is a one in 1,461 chance of being a leap day baby.
• Astrologers believe that people born on February 29^th have unusual talents
• There will be 8 years between leap years 2096 and 2104
• Women often choose this day to propose marriage to men. If the man refuses the proposal, he would be fined a kiss, a silk dress or twelve pairs of gloves.
• Getting married in a leap year is considered bad luck in Greece
• February 29^th is also known as Rare Disease Day
• Frogs are associated with leap years
• There is an official Leap Day cocktail:

1 dash lemon juice

2/3 gin

1/6 Grand Marnier

1/6 sweet vermouth

Shake, garnish with a lemon peel and serve!