Daylight Here

: He jokingly proposed firing cannons at sunrise to wake people up and taxing window shutters. While he didn't suggest changing clocks, his "helpful" realization about using natural light to save resources planted the seed for DST. The Health & "Helpfulness" of Daylight

In 1784, while serving as the American envoy to France, Benjamin Franklin published a satirical essay titled "An Economical Project" . daylight

: Exposure to sunlight triggers the release of serotonin , which helps you feel calm, focused, and happy. : He jokingly proposed firing cannons at sunrise