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Busy day at Stonehenge as the stones are moved forward one hour

Stonehenge is one of the world's most iconic prehistoric monuments, but did you know that parts of it have been moved in modern times? This fascinating image shows a moment from the 1950s restoration efforts, but with a humorous twist—it almost looks like the stones are being adjusted for daylight saving time! Of course, no one is actually resetting Stonehenge for daylight saving time—but this real historical photo from the 1950s restoration efforts makes it look that way! The Real […]

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