Daylight Saving In America

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For most Americans, spring and fall bring an often dreaded task: the changing of our clocks. In spring, we move our clocks forward an hour, and in fall we move them back an hour. Proponents of daylight saving say changing our clocks means less energy usage in our homes. However, studies show that the amount of energy we save is debatable; further, the potential negative effects on our health alone should motivate state governments to strongly consider abandoning daylight saving altogether. The idea began with Benjamin Franklin, who thought shifting the time by an hour in the summer would prevent people from burning as many candles in the evening, as well as keep people from sleeping through precious morning sunlight. The United States finally

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