Should We All Be in the Same Time Zone?

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Our bodies need salt and our bodies need water, so why is drinking saltwater not good for you? Learn what salt does in our bodies and why seawater will actually dehydrate you in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myt ...  Show more

Time zones are a pain. Let's get rid of them! Can we? Sure!

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You may not have thought about it before, but time zones are strange. What are time zones and why do we use them? Who decided the world should be loosely split into 24 different regions with 24 different times? Why do some countries and territories decide to change or make their ...  Show more

If nearly 70% of Americans dislike changing the time, why does it keep happening every year like clockwork? Harry dives into the debate with the top experts to see if we can finally get our timing right. Special guest: Jon Lovett. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pri ...  Show more

Whether traveling internationally for work or on vacation, we all encounter the reality of jet-lag. In this episode, we look at ways to sync mind, body, and local time zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices