365 reasons why folks love calendars.(Metropolitan)(Life)

From: The Washington Times | Date: December 30, 1999| Author: Toto, Christian | Copyright information

Our calendar system can be traced back to 1582 and the solar calculations of Pope Gregory XIII. The forward-thinking pontiff, however, didn't have Ricky Martin or the Backstreet Boys in mind when he tallied up his findings.

Glossy calendars bedecked with everything from the teeny-bopper du jour to plain ol' beefcake and cheesecake have become a staple of the just-wrapped holiday season.

Just try finding a desk or study nook these days that doesn't have a w...

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