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The Weird and Chaotic History Behind Changing the Clocks

Twice a year, billions of people reset their clocks, but the origin of Daylight Saving Time is far stranger than energy savings. From Parisian cannons and bug collectors to confectionery lobbyists, ex

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  1. How Shifting the Clock One Hour Triggered a Century of Utter Chaos
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Twice a year, billions adjust their schedules by sixty minutes. Yet behind this routine lies a wild history of satirical hoaxes, railroad confusion, and political warfare.

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