Southwest Missouri Prepares for Daylight Saving Time Shift
As temperatures drop and leaves change color in Southwest Missouri, residents prepare to "fall back" on the clocks this Sunday.
Clocks will shift back one hour at 2:00 a.m., granting an extra hour of sleep but ushering in earlier sunsets.
A Brief History of Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time has roots dating back over a century, often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who jokingly proposed saving candle wax in 1784.
Benjamin Franklin proposed waking Parisians earlier to save candle wax in 1784.
The concept gained traction during World War I, and is now a biannual ritual, sparking curiosity about its history and impact on the region.
Author's summary: Southwest Missouri prepares for DST shift.