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by awl130 2125 days ago
The whole genesis of DST was to save energy costs (particularly during 70s oil crisis). I don't see that mentioned anywhere
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It is a fallacy. The only real reason I ever found were people in positions of influence and power wanted another hour in the evening for a round of golf. Though we can make DST permanent, keep the hour and eliminate the horrible time changes.