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Which two U.S. states do not observe Daylight Saving Time?

Alaska & Hawaii
New Mexico & Alaska
Arizona & Hawaii
Arizona & New Mexico

Fact: Most of the nation “sprang forward” and lost an hour of sleep switching to daylight saving time. Arizona and Hawaii did not. Hawaii opts out because its tropical location near the equator results in little seasonal change in daylight hours. Arizona remains on standard time year-round because the extra evening sunlight during summer months would increase energy use for air conditioning. The Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona however, does observe Daylight Saving Time, creating an unusual situation where parts of the state follow different clocks.

Correct Answer: Arizona & Hawaii

Which of these structures is taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Big Ben
Statue of Liberty
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Washington Monument

Fact: For more than 4,000 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest human-made structure on Earth, an astonishing feat for a monument built around 2560 BCE. Its record finally ended in 1221 when the completion of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London surpassed its height. Even today, the pyramid remains remarkably imposing: at 449.5 feet tall, standing taller than Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. By comparison, the Washington Monument rises to 555 feet, making it roughly 100 feet taller than the ancient pyramid.

Correct Answer: Washington Monument