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Why Do Businesses Close At 5?

Why Do Businesses Close At 5?

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You finally get off work — and the lights are already off.
In this episode of Why This Exists, we unpack why so many businesses still shut their doors at 5 PM, how that schedule took hold, and who quietly benefits from keeping evenings off-limits.
Along the way, we’ll share a few surprising stories that make this everyday annoyance way more interesting than it looks.

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