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Did You Remember to Set Your Clocks Back?
Daylight Saving Time 2013 ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.
By Rebecca McCarthy
The dark days are growing nearer: Today's the day to "fall back" one hour as daylight saving time ends.
Daylight saving time ended in the United States at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Clocks are set back one hour, following the adage of “spring ahead, fall back.” The “extra” hour gives you a chance to catch up on the sleep you lost in March when the clocks moved forward and daylight savings time began.
How daylight savings got its start
In an effort to save resources during World War II, the U.S. made daylight saving time mandatory for the whole country. And, it was observed the entire year. Now it's optional for states. So, for example, if you travel from California to Arizona in the winter, you'll lose an hour.
Some studies have shown that extending daylight saving time results in a reduction in energy consumption; other studies suggest just the opposite.
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