Historians Trace the Origins of a 24-Hour Day to

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Multiple Choice

Historians trace the origins of a 24-hour day to

• A)the druids of Stonehenge.
• B)the ancient Egyptians.
• C)the Mayans.
• D)the Aztecs.
• E)the Babylonian astronomer,Meton.

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