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761 - Why It's Called 'Daylight Saving Time.' The Origin of the Word 'Woman.'

03.05.2020 - By QuickAndDirtyTips.comPlay

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We're moving our clocks forward this weekend, but do you know why we call it "daylight saving time"? Plus, I have some other time-related tips. Finally, in honor of International Women's Day, we look at the surprising origin of the words "woman" and "queen."

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