Did you remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed last night? Spring's daylight saving time began at 2 a.m. today.

We get an extra hour of daylight when we "spring forward" each March and then lose it when we "fall back" in November. But have you ever wondered how DST began? Here are some tidbits about its origins and pros and cons of these time-changing events.

A series of events led to our modern-day DST:

Hollywood types tend to fill specific niches, and certain showbiz up-and-comers already have their eyes set on certain roles they'd like to fill. So who's the new who? Check out our picks for the next generation of stars.


Mia Wasikowska is the new Gwyneth Paltrow

An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, shaking office buildings in Tokyo and setting off a devastating tsunami that swept away cars and boats in northeastern Japan. The quake struck at 2.46 p.m. local time. The ensuing tsunami is affecting the United States, with waves reaching the coasts of California and Oregon. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is prepared to respond to the tsunami effects, should they reach disaster levels.