Britain didn’t jump on board right away. Germany did it first in 1916. Yes, the Germans beat us to the snooze button.
They wanted to save fuel during World War I. The logic? More daylight meant less need for coal-powered lights. Britain followed suit a few weeks later.
So, we “borrowed” the idea from our enemy. Funny how war can make you love your pillow a little more.
Why “Fall Back” Feels Weird
When we “spring forward,” we groan. Losing an hour of sleep is brutal. But “falling back”? It’s delicious.
Scientists call this circadian mischief. Your body clock gets confused. You might wake up starving at 5 AM because your brain thinks it’s 6 AM.
Fun fact: Finland’s reindeer get confused by the clock change too. They change their migration patterns. Even reindeer think we’re a bit nuts.
