Why do we actually change the clocks twice a year — and why wasn’t it farmers, who hated it? It took a world war to start the practice, and the switch can affect energy use and road safety in ways you might not expect. See whether Ben Franklin really invented it and if it could ever go permanent.
Which would you keep: brighter mornings or brighter evenings? Tell us in the comments.
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