Despite learning to tell time by seven, many still confuse 'AM' and 'PM'. An X user sparked debate by asking what they stand for.
The terms 'AM' and 'PM' stand for 'ante meridium' and 'post meridiem', meaning before and after midday respectively, creating potential for misunderstanding.
Royal Museums Greenwich clarifies that noon and midnight don’t technically fall under AM or PM, suggesting saying '12 noon' or '12 midnight' to avoid confusion.
To eliminate confusion, it's beneficial to switch to a 24-hour clock where 12:00 is noon and 00:00 or 24:00 is midnight.
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