Leap Year Equality

I came across some interesting trivia today, and thought I would share. Should anyone care to check the source, something that I am ashamed to admit that I did not do, the story can be found here http://marriage.about.com/cs/holidays/a/leapyear.htm

In 1288, Scotland passed a law that allowed women to propose marriage on February 29th. Included in the law was a penalty for any man who declined. The penalty could range from a kiss to payment for a silk dress or a pair of gloves. So...how many of you gals out there would like a silk dress? You have 6 hours and 56 minutes to fund it...6 hours and 50 minutes...