Why France has more time zones than any other country

Oh, you thought Russia was the king of spatial dominance? Think again. France clings so tightly to its leftover colonial territories scattered across the oceans that it technically spans twelve distinct time zones. So while you're enjoying your overpriced croissant in Paris, some administrative district in French Polynesia is trying to figure out what day it is. Imperialism, but make it a logistical nightmare.