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The U.S. tried permanent daylight saving time in the 1970s — then quickly rejected it

The U.S. Senate advanced a bill on March 15 that would bring an end to the twice-yearly changing of clocks in favor of a "new, permanent standard time" that would mean brighter winter evenings. (AFP via Getty Images)
The U.S. Senate advanced a bill on March 15 that would bring an end to the twice-yearly changing of clocks in favor of a "new, permanent standard time" that would mean brighter winter evenings. (AFP via Getty Images)

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