Most US states observe daylight saving time, but Arizona and Hawaii do not. The Navajo Nation, located in northeastern Arizona, follows daylight saving time, while the Hopi Reservation within it and the rest of Arizona do not. The Navajo Nation covers a large area and wanted a standard time for the entire community. Most Americans […]
Daylight saving time, originally Benjamin Franklin’s idea, is observed in approximately 70 countries worldwide. It has two main purposes: to increase evening daylight hours for outdoor recreation and to save on energy consumption. The practice has a controversial history and has been shown to have a significant effect on energy savings. Since the Uniform Time […]
The term “daylight robbery” refers to the practice of openly overcharging for goods and services. Its origin may be traced back to the 17th-century English window tax, but the first recorded use of the term was in the early 20th century. There is disagreement about what constitutes daylight robbery, but greater transparency in financial industries […]
Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice of changing clocks in spring and fall to gain an extra hour of daylight during warmer months. It reduces the need for artificial lighting, may lower traffic accidents, and can affect health and crime rates. The timing varies by country, with the US starting on the second Sunday […]
The idiom “in broad daylight” refers to activities done without concern for secrecy, including criminal acts or socially unacceptable behavior. It can also describe the unintentional exposure of a secret. The term suggests a cheeky attitude and is associated with the cultural concept of darkness hiding evil deeds. The term “in broad daylight” is generally […]
