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by Sandy - Sand on September 2nd, 2009
Because you change the clocks doesn't mean that you'll get more or less sunlight a day ! In the UK it is because it makes sure children go to and return from school while their is still light.... I think !!
by Jimmyp on March 25th, 2008
I don't think DST has anything to do with farmers. I think it is a mistaken idea that it saves energy.
by LoyalTubist-CountryClub Life in Mindanao on March 25th, 2008
Farmers don't use clocks when they are working the fields.
by Rollie on March 25th, 2008
You were being kidded. When the time comes to plant or harvest farmers work from dawn to dusk and sometimes by lights. It doesn't give them more time.
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Or they go to school when it's still dark... and it's 7:30 AM!
by Ramona on September 2nd, 2009