This weekend is the night hated by many who value their sleep. The dreaded “Daylight Savings Time” draws nigh.
While some may look forward to the end of winter and the coming of longer days of sunlight, the loss of an hour of sleep can be quite debilitating for others.
Daylight Savings Time was first utilized as far back as 1895 by New Zealand insect-collector, George Vernon Hudson, who valued his free-time to engage in his hobby.
It was not until World War I however when Germany adopted the practice. The United States followed suite in 1918, but quickly ended the practice shortly after the war.
The U.S. did not use the DST again until the 1970’s energy crisis, where utilizing the extra hour of sunlight was seen as an energy saver.
Experts recommend getting plenty of rest the weekend of the change, as sleep deprivation can have serious health consequences. Doctors noticed an increases of heart attacks after the time-shift takes place.
Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 am Sunday, March 8.
