Daylight Saving Time: A mess, really! Clocks spring forward, huh? What’s the point? I mean, seriously. This whole DST thing is a confusing mess. Benjamin Franklin, that old dude, first thought of it, way back when. World War I, energy saving, right? Then, poof, gone. Back again during WWII. Makes sense, right? Wrong!
Current rules? Second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November. Except Arizona, mostly. And Hawaii. Those guys are smart. The EU? They voted to end it. But, like, nothing happened. Yet. A US Senate bill? Yeah, that’s still stuck somewhere.
Benefits? Maybe some energy savings. More outdoor time, supposedly. More shopping, too. But, seriously, is it worth it? Sleep disruption is a biggie. People are grumpy. Productivity plummets. Health issues? Some studies say yes. Heart attacks? Strokes? Depression? Yikes!
New stuff? The EU wants out. The US Senate too. Some states wanna opt out. It’s a whole chaotic mess. Japan, India, most of Africa? They don’t even bother. Different start and end dates everywhere. It’s a nightmare for travelers. And businesses. I’m exhausted just thinking about it.
So, yeah, DST. It’s complicated. It’s a headache. It’s a total mess. But hey, at least we got longer evenings, right? Maybe. Check NIST, the Senate bill, the EU’s website, and the sleep foundation for more info. If you can find it. Good luck!
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