Monday, August 19, 2013

Fact of the Day: Ben Franklin Morning

While Ben Franklin never saw the use of Day Lights Saving Time in it's modern form, he did suggest an early version of it during his time in France. He suggested that the citizens of Paris could save candles by waking up earlier and using more daylight. 
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23 comments:

  1. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comAugust 19, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    He was one of the most brilliant Americans of all time. Yet I'd rather light a candle at night then get up earlier in the morn.

    xoRobyn

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  2. AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    I was reading about him recently when I was looking up his 'Do not squander time...' quote. I had no idea he had done so much. He definitely followed his own advice.

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  3. CloudiaAugust 19, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    My fellow Philadelphian was quite a guy, Adam.


    Aloha

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  4. KayAugust 19, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    He was a smart guy. However, I found it a bother to constantly change ALL the clocks in spring and fall.

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  5. AnitaAugust 19, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    lovely blog :)
    http://saltskinned.blogspot.com.au

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  6. whiteangelAugust 19, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Great idea he had back then. I like daylight saving.

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  7. Mª Pilar DomínguezAugust 19, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Bravo for this man!! very intelligent and ecological- mind! Kisses:)

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  8. Just Keepin It Real, Folks!August 19, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Ben was way ahead of his time.

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  9. Optimistic ExistentialistAugust 19, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    One of the most brilliant minds that has ever lived on this earth.

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  10. Pat HattAugust 19, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    He sure knew how to get things done

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  11. DEZMONDAugust 19, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    most of people here in EUrope hate those daylight saving times....

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  12. Plowing Through Life (Martha)August 19, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    That was good advice. Best not to sleep the day away!

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  13. Debra She Who SeeksAugust 19, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    "Early to bed, early to rise" . . . he wrote that, didn't he?

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  14. Francesca Romana CapizziAugust 19, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    He was a genius!

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  15. Ilona StejbachAugust 19, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Jestem u Ciebie pierwszy raz, ale na pewno będę wpadać wcześniej ;)
    Jeśli chciałabyś również odwiedzić mojego bloga to zapraszam na www.ilonastejbach.blogspot.com

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  16. A Beer For The ShowerAugust 19, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Maybe that was okay back then, but it's not really useful in modern times. I'd rather not throw off my body every 6 months by changing the time.

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  17. LVAugust 19, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    You are a super bearer of sharing history with us. In case, you do not see me comment for a day or so, going this afternoon to spend a couple days with great grandson before school starts.

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  18. MarikaAugust 19, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    a real fox!! Great info!

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  19. Em-MusingAugust 19, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    yet another reason to love Ben Franklin.

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  20. LindaAugust 19, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Brilliant!

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  21. MiškaAugust 19, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    early bird! *.*

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  22. PatAugust 19, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    He was one smart fellow!

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  23. TheresaAugust 20, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    I could punch him for this. I seriously hate daylight savings time!

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