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This is also why I think it's silly people make such a big deal out of leap seconds. Yes, to the programmers it would be great if time were to flow uniformly, but it doesn't, and it doesn't even stay consistent on your computer. Your time may go back and forth several seconds depending on your RTC and its conditions and leap seconds should be treated the same.

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