A man dies of old age on his 25th birthday. How is that possible?

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Updated: 11-Apr-2025

He was born on February 29th - Leap Day. So technically, he only had a birthday every 4 years. If he lived to be 100, he would’ve only celebrated 25 actual birthdays.

This riddle challenges you to think beyond the usual calendar structure.

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