Leap second 2016: Kissing, drinking, making New Years resolutions
This year we are getting a special present - an additional second. "So what?" - you may think. Well, just imagine all the things you could do with that extra time. Here are some ideas.
An extra billion nanoseconds...
One second might not sound like a lot, but it's actually enough time for NASA's New Horizons spacecraft to travel more than 16 kilometers. Meanwhile, a photon of light from these fireworks would travel almost 300,000 kilometers.
Smooching
Either you take more time smooching with one person, or quickly kiss someone else - at your own risk, of course!
Knock back one more
Have another shot! The size of a liquor glass is just about right for one second.
Light one more cracker!
For anyone who likes it noisy, one second is enough for an additional bang!
Make a new year resolution
You want to eat healthier food, do more sports and stop smoking. That's all good. But the additional second leaves time for one more resolution. Great!
Take a nap
The year 2016 was not one that many think should last much longer. So just enjoy the additional second, take a nap and, when you wake up it will already be New Year 2017!