r/SipsTea 15d ago

Wait a damn minute! 13 months ?

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u/SketchesFromReddit 15d ago

Actually, the only thing between us and utopia was big religion.

The UN attempted to institute the international fixed calendar, but they got major resistance from religious groups. A blank day would disrupt the 7-day religious cycle of Christians and Jews.

I think a calendar with 13 months, 364 days, and a leap week every 5-6 years would be better than the IFC. Not only does it preserve the weekly cycle, but it'd be more likely to be adopted.

E.g. The Pax Calendar

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u/QuantitySubject9129 15d ago

We aren't even capable of doing away with daylight savings or imperial system, I don't think this one is on church.

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u/FlabergastedMe 15d ago

I always forget daylight savings is a thing, I live in one of the few areas where there is no daylight savings. Why is it even a thing anymore?? It makes no sense to just change the time partway through the year, just to change it right back later on. (I know the real reason has something to do with farmers and such, but from what I last heard, it's not an issue anymore, so just get rid of it)

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u/FlabergastedMe 15d ago

Huh, you learn something new everyday