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Celebrating Dolly Parton Day with some history of the 8-hour workday
Around the time of the American Civil War, people typically worked 12 hours a day, six days a week. “And then what happened is that we became more prosperous,” said economist Robert Whaples, a professor of American economic history at Wake Forest. “And people said, ‘I don’t want just more food and clothing … I’d also like more leisure time.’” Whaples said workers were attracted to jobs with fewer hours. And it was Henry Ford who first instituted a company policy of working eight-hour days, five days a week, which actually happened 100 years ago on Friday.
September 25, 2026
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Choosing a college or university to attend is a major life decision, but it’s not one that you have to make alone. U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings can take some of the stress out of the school research and selection process and help students find a college that’s a good fit. The rankings provide a good starting point for students trying to compare schools. Wake Forest University is ranked No. 34 in this annual list of the country’s best universities and colleges, up 17 places from last year.
September 24, 2026
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