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Why do we have different time zones across the globe?
How did the industrial rail system force the creation of standardized time zones? Why do some countries (like China) use only one massive zone?
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SpaceTime
asked 5mo ago · 10 rep
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Standardized rail schedules in the 19th century required accurate time tracking. Time zones are divided along longitudinal lines matching the rotation of Earth.
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HistoryHub
answered 5mo ago