‘Last Week Tonight’ Explains Why Daylight Saving Is Just Plain Stupid
On Sunday, the HBO show dedicated its "How is this still a thing?" segment to daylight saving. Let's just say it'll have you questioning (and laughing about) the outdated practice as you mourn your lack of sleep.On Sunday, the HBO show dedicated its “How is this still a thing?” segment to daylight saving. Let’s just say it’ll have you questioning (and laughing about) the outdated practice as you mourn your lack of sleep.
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