Is there an easy way to understand how time zones work?

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Is there an easy way to understand how time zones work?

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Apr 4, 2012

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There are 24 different time zones -- but why do we have them? In this podcast, Marshall recounts how society evolved time zones, and also gives you an easy way to model the structure of time zones across the globe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Apr 4, 2012

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Is there an easy way to understand how time zones work?

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