A Hora do Planeta e a Mudança de Hora / Le changement d'heure / Spring Ahead!


Pequeno guia para acertar na mudança de hora:
 
SMARTPHONE – A hora muda sozinha, é mágico.
RÁDIO-DESPERTADOR – Carrega em todos os botões ao mesmo tempo e faz figas.
RELÓGIO DE SOL – Desloca a casa para uma latitude de 43,4° Leste.
FORNO – Chama um engenheiro (da NASA!) ou espera pela próxima mudança de hora.
 
Petit guide pour ne pas rater le changement d'heure:
SMARTPHONE – L’heure change toute seule, c'est magique.
RADIO RÉVEIL – Appuyez sur tous les boutons simultanément, puis croisez les doigts.
CADRAN SOLAIRE – Déplacez votre maison d'une latitude de 43,4° Est.
FOUR - Appelez un ingénieur de la NASA ou attendez le prochain changement d'heure.
 
A Quick Guide for Nailing Spring Ahead:
SMARTPHONE – The time changes on its own – it’s magic.
CLOCK RADIO – Press all the buttons at once, then cross your fingers.
SUNDIAL – Move your house 43.4° east.
OVEN – Call a NASA engineer or wait for the next time change.
 


 

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