General 7 strange facts about daylight saving time By Cottage Life Published: March 11, 2016 Updated: February 15, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel We already know that no one likes the lost sleep and groggy mornings that go hand-in-hand with daylight saving time, but here are a few facts about this strange tradition that you might not know. Related Story 4 arguments against daylight saving time Related Story The top 10 Canadian weather events of 2023 Sign up for our newsletters By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Dockside Weekly The latest cottage-country news, trending stories, and how-to advice The Key Weekly Need-to-know info about buying, selling, and renting cottage real estate Family Matters Five-part series Untangle the thorny process of cottage succession with expert advice from lawyer, Peter Lillico