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What wonderful idea did George Vernon Hudson have in 1895 that is still done today in one form or another?

Question #150780. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Mar 12 2024.
Originally posted Mar 12 2024 8:11 PM.

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Daylight saving.

George Hudson was a postal worker and amateur entomologist (insect hunter) from New Zealand. He is credited with being the first to propose daylight saving time.
His shift-work job gave him leisure time to collect insects, and led him to value after-hours daylight.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Hudson_(entomologist)

Hudson's initial proposal was for a two-hour daylight shift, although that was later modified to one hour.
Response last updated by psnz on Mar 12 2024.
Mar 12 2024, 8:13 PM
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