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Why Doesn T America Use 24-Hour Time? [Solved]
Well, it’s pretty simple: mechanical clocks used to show all 24 hours, but eventually clockmakers realized the 12-hour system was easier and more cost-effective. So, a.m. is short for “before midday” in Latin (ante meridiem) and p.m. stands for “after midday” (post meridiem). Got it?