About Today: Why Does Daylight Saving Time Exist?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Daylight Saving Time is upon us again, which means that there's at least a fifty-fifty chance that I'll be late to work on Monday. Even more likely: That I will spend at least part of my weekend debating the missing "s" on "Saving." As you can see, I'm very busy. When Is Daylight Saving Time? What is Daylight Saving Time and when does it start? And while we're on the subject, is it "saving" or "savings" and why? And is the confusion over the spelling further proof that the time change has it in for us? An Overview of Time Zones When Is the Longest Day of the Year? See More About:  daylight saving time  time zones  physical geography Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time? When I was a kid, I thought my Dad invented Daylight Saving Time as a super-fun game to play twice a year. I was confused as to why he wouldn't change the clocks around for my convenience at other times of the year. How to Find More Hours in the Day 5 Stress Relievers for Busy People See More About:  daylight saving time  unifrom time act of 1966  daylight saving time exteneded Daylight Saving Time vs. the World Or: How Daylight Saving Time has confused us and messed up our schedule over the years. Speed up Your Morning Routine 6 Free Online Alarm Clocks See More About:  daylight saving time  dst  time Daylight Saving: Hazardous to Your Health? File this under "fun things to worry about, but not too much." (Great tips on sleep hygiene, though, especially if you're one of those folks who don't need a time change to have trouble getting to sleep.) Why We Age Fun Ways to Live Longer See More About:  longevity statistics  anti-aging  energy creation Today Ads Cruise Cruise Ship Jobs Disney Cruise Line Sleep College Savings Featured Articles Major Earthquake Strikes Japan, Tsunami Warnings Issued Good Reasons to Quit Your Job Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Tax Breaks for College Students How to Go Dairy-Free Follow Us on Facebook   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement