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# [The Leap Year rule that confused me for years](https://buggleboy.hashnode.dev/the-leap-year-rule-that-confused-me-for-years?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Why checking divisibility by 4 isn't enough — and the century rule that finally made it click

Jun 7 · 4 min read · buggleboy.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jun 21  
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