A hard logic puzzle
Sam is 12 years old but has only had 3 birthdays. How is that possible?
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Some dates do not come every year.
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Sam was born on February 29
Also accepted: february 29, leap day, born on a leap day, born on leap day.
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The answer is Sam was born on February 29. Some dates do not come every year.
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