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So inaccurate, it they had to resort to leap year shenanigans to re-calibrate it once in a while.

The Mayans had a 260 days calendar, which was far better synchronized with the solar cycle and the human body.

And for practical purposes, the lunar calendar was better, especially for the farmers who need to know precisely when to plant and harvest.

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