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As we wake up from the collective Mandela Effect naggingly telling us that Daylight Savings Time shifts were permanently voted out, it is only natural to start thinking of a better way. Well, now at ...

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Perhaps your cell phone does a fine job waking you up in the morning, but an alarm clock is a superior device. By now, it’s common knowledge that using your phone at bedtime—or even sleeping near it, ...

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While smartphones have taken on the roles of many standalone devices, people are finding a newfound appreciation for doing some things the old-fashioned way. Whether you want one less reason to look ...