This Sunday, we will all dutifully set our clocks back one hour for daylight saving time. But why is our day divided into 24 hours, each hour divided into 60 minutes, and each minute into 60 seconds?

Several correspondents recently pointed out how the division of hours into 60 minutes and minutes into 60 seconds (and a full turn into 360 degrees) is almost certainly based on the Sumerians’ very ...

Whether you are planning a study schedule, or managing exam time, understanding how to convert minutes into hours is one of those simple yet essential life skills. The concept may appear obvious, but ...

How I spend my hours in the day is how I live. To make the most of my waking hours, I practice the one-hour rule—a simple habit that helps me learn, reflect, and think. I give myself 60 uninterrupted ...