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Daylight Saving Time
Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Pros
    • Pro 1: Daylight Saving Time’s (DST) longer daylight hours promote safety.
    • Pro 2: DST is good for the economy.
    • Pro 3: DST promotes active lifestyles.
  • Cons
    • Con 1: Daylight Saving Time (DST) is bad for your health.
    • Con 2: DST drops productivity.
    • Con 3: DST is expensive.
  • Did You Know?
  • 1-minute Survey
  • Discussion Questions
  • Take Action
  • Sources
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