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Experts look into the history behind daylight saving time – and why some people argue it shouldn't exist anymore.

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A Guinness World Records team presented a certificate to Uttar Pradesh state's chief minister acknowledging the unprecedented number of oil lamps. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ...