Time is of the essence today: The second Sunday of March marks the start of daylight saving time. At 2 AM the clocks sprang forward one hour, meaning there will be an extra hour of daylight this evening. While Benjamin Franklin is often credited with inventing daylight saving, the first real proposal for changing the clocks came in 1895 from New Zealand entomologist George Hudson, who valued having more daylight so he could collect insects after work.
Daylight saving time
Today in History
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Struck by Southwestern beauty
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National Moth Week
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River otters at Acadia National Park, Maine
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Harbor and longtail boats at Ko Samui, Thailand
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Porcupine
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National Trails Day
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Greater flamingos, Lüderitz, Namibia
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Commemorating peace in Antarctica
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1, 1, 2, 3: It s Fibonacci Day!
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Ludwig’s palace
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The Zugspitze: Germany s highest point
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Salt ponds of Maras, Peru
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World Meteorological Day
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It s Independence Day in Mexico
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European Day of Parks
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A palace for the public
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World Sea Turtle Day
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Take a break! It s Labor Day!
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Nuuk, Greenland
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New Year s Day
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Oxbow Bend on the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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A midsummer twilight s dream
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Merry and bright
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World Meteorological Day
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Happy Valentines Day!
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Hiding in plain sight
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Bow Bridge in Central Park, New York City
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Knuthöjdsmossen, a nature reserve in Sweden
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International Bat Appreciation Day
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Paralympic Games begin in Paris
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