New Year delayed by one second
By Mary Ann
@therealmaryyy (3162)
Philippines
December 31, 2016 3:59am CST
i don't even know the basis of an Atomic Clock. what is it made of?! hehe
but regardless if the New Year is delayed by one second or not-- there will still be Fireworks and People!!!
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A "leap second" will be added to 2016 to compensate for a slowdown in the Earth's rotation.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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31 Dec 16
Will you be going into London to see the fireworks?
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Jan 17
@therealmaryyy I've been twice to see the fireworks at NewYear in London, maybe again this coming year.
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@therealmaryyy (3162)
• Philippines
1 Jan 17
@kevin1877uk it was my first time!
i think the worst was when taking the tube after the celebration hehe
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@therealmaryyy (3162)
• Philippines
1 Jan 17
yes we did!! it was really nice! ;)
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
31 Dec 16
he he...the extra second will be added to our time at 5.30 am
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
2 Jan 17
@therealmaryyy Happy new year to you too.
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