The first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox. The season also brings another time change.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alex Yuzhakov via Shutterstock There's a lot to say about springing forward; the sleep loss alone can inspire some choice words.

Daylight saving time, where clocks are turned one hour ahead, is meant to save energy and capitalize on more sunlight during the day and has been in place for over 100 years. The practice began after ...