How Did the ‘Clock’ Become the Standard for Timekeeping?

The clock became the best way to tell time because it works no matter where you are or what the weather is. Imagine if you had to count hours by the sun, that would be hard at night or on a cloudy day. Clocks have gears and springs inside, so they keep ticking all day long. People started using them more when they could take them everywhere, like in their pockets or on their wrists.

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When you use your phone to check the time, it's acting like a clock that never stops ticking. That’s why you always know what hour it is, even if it's dark outside.
Imagine having a clock in your pocket that keeps running no matter where you go. That's how people used to tell time before smartphones came along.
If the sun hides behind clouds, you can still tell the time with a clock, just like you can use a phone even if it's night.

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