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Scientists are hoping to redefine the second – here's why (theconversation.com)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If we're doing that, we should fix the month names. We start off really strong with January, named after Janus, Roman god of doorways, transitions and new beginnings. Banger name for a month honestly. Things remain pretty solid up until June, then we completely drop the ball in the second half of the year. Honoring two egotistical tyrants, then we just give up and number the rest of the months, and incorrectly at that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I would change month names entirely to prevent confusion with the old system. Viva la révolutión!