The 31st--Issue #3

Welcome to this third issue of The 31st, everyone! If you've forgotten, The 31st is a semi-regular column that I write on my blog on the 31st day of every month that has a 31st day! I started this column way back in August, and naturally this is the third issue.

The 31st is all about weird, wacky, and funny trivia. It could be about anything! But today, this month, I've chosen the subject of time. Yes, time. As every year comes to a close, a new one looms ahead, it seems to me that a lot of people think about where they've been, where they are now, and where they would like to be. Time seems to be a lot more precious around this time of year. And so without further adieu, let me present a few fun facts about time!

Did you know that a year is made up of...

• 12 months?
• 26 fortnights?*
• 52 weeks?
• 365 days?
• 8, 760 hours?
• 525,600 minutes?
• 31, 536,000 seconds?

*: A fortnight is two weeks.

So this new year, 2012, is about to begin. Another 12 months, 26 fortnights, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes, and 31,536,000 seconds. So what will you do with it? Make sure you spend time this year doing some things that have eternal value!