Why Rome's first sundial told the wrong time

Rome's first sundial showed the wrong time for 100 years

100 years

Rome took a sundial from Sicily in 264 BC and installed it without adjusting it for Rome's different latitude. It showed the wrong time for a century before the mistake was finally recognized in 164 BC.

Dutch gas revenue came with earthquakes

Natural-gas production in the Netherlands brought the government hundreds of billions of euros. It also caused earthquakes that damaged housing and weakened the competitiveness of other economic sectors. After public backlash, the government decided to phase out production from the field.

New York City stays warmer at night

About 9.5°F (5.3°C)

For the average New York City resident, summer nights are about 9.5°F (5.3°C) warmer than they would otherwise be. Streets and buildings absorb heat during the day and release it slowly at night, creating the city’s heat-island effect.

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Why Rome's first sundial told the wrong time

Rome's first sundial showed the wrong time for 100 years

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