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Amazon Prime 'Day' Returns Oct. 10
Amazon Prime 'Day' Returns Oct. 10
Amazon's Prime "Day" is now officially a bi-annual event. The company today confirmed that it
2023-09-18 18:20
Has BruceDropEmOff joined Kick? Adin Ross says 'my brother, welcome'
Has BruceDropEmOff joined Kick? Adin Ross says 'my brother, welcome'
The former Twitch star BruceDropEmOff has been subject to several bans recently
2023-06-01 12:22
NYC Air Quality Alerts Return, Flights Canceled: Weather Watch
NYC Air Quality Alerts Return, Flights Canceled: Weather Watch
The eastern US is covered with air quality alerts from Iowa to Maine, including New York, as smoke
2023-06-29 20:28
Here's why it is 2016 in Ethiopia
Here's why it is 2016 in Ethiopia
Ever wanted to travel back in time? Well, now you can! (Kind of) You see, whilst the world largely uses the Gregorian calendar, introduced in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII, some countries have different ways of dividing the year, such as Ethiopia. Prior to the Gregorian calendar most of the Roman World and Europe used the Julian calendar, introduced by Julien Caesar in 45 BCE. The reason the Julian calendar was phased out and replaced is because it was slightly out of sync with the Earth's orbit around the Sun. The transition was not easy, spanning hundreds of years and meaning countries lost between 10 and 13 days. In Ethiopia it is currently 2016 (maybe someone should warn them of what's to come?) Ethiopians follow a 13 month calendar - Meskerem, Tikimt, Hidar, Tahsas, Sir, Yakatit, Maggabit, Myazya, Ginbot, Sene, Hamle, Nehasa, and Pagume. 12 of the months consist of exactly 30 days each, with the final month having five or six days, depending on whether it's a leap year. The time of day is different to how most us understand it too, with the day divided into two 12-hour halves that begin at 6am rather than midnight. The reason it's currently 2016 in Ethiopia goes back to 500 CE. In 500 CE, the Catholic Church changed its calculations of when Jesus was born, but the Ethiopian church did not, and as an extra side bonus this places their new year on the Gregorian September 11. Due to never being colonised, Ethiopia continued to use the older calculations resulting in them living in 2016. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-21 22:23
Immortals of Aveum Length: How Long to Beat?
Immortals of Aveum Length: How Long to Beat?
The battle to defend Aveum begins now, but how long will it take?
2023-08-23 06:58
'Serious concerns': Top companies raise alarm over Europe's proposed AI law
'Serious concerns': Top companies raise alarm over Europe's proposed AI law
Dozens of Europe's top business leaders have pushed back on the European Union's proposed legislation on artificial intelligence, warning that it could hurt the bloc's competitiveness and spur an exodus of investment.
2023-06-30 22:26
How to unblock Netflix Japan for free
How to unblock Netflix Japan for free
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing extra Netflix libraries. A one-year subscription
2023-09-01 12:50
How to add your zodiac sign to your Hinge profile
How to add your zodiac sign to your Hinge profile
If you follow astrology — or even understand it — chances are, it can play
2023-06-28 18:25
Forbes Names AArete Among “World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2023”
Forbes Names AArete Among “World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2023”
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 25, 2023--
2023-08-25 17:25
UK Prepares to Hike Wind Farm Prices as Developers Struggle
UK Prepares to Hike Wind Farm Prices as Developers Struggle
The UK government is preparing to offer significantly higher subsidies for new offshore wind farms to get the
2023-11-10 00:20
AI investment is booming. How much is hype?
AI investment is booming. How much is hype?
French startup Mistral AI didn't have a working product when it raised €105 million ($118 million) in one of Europe's largest-ever seed rounds last month. But Antoine Moyroud, a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, one of the biggest backers of the fledgling firm, wasn't fazed.
2023-07-23 17:26
Volkswagen in 'advanced talks' with Mahindra on MEB platform
Volkswagen in 'advanced talks' with Mahindra on MEB platform
MUNICH (Reuters) -Volkswagen said on Monday it was in advanced talks with India's Mahindra & Mahindra on the use of
2023-09-04 18:52