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What If Earth’s Rotation Suddenly Slowed to Half Speed?

Imagine waking up one morning to find that the sun hasn’t set for thirty-six hours straight. The birds are confused, your smartphone clock seems broken, and the tides behave like nothing you’ve ever witnessed. This isn’t science fiction – it’s what would happen if Earth’s rotation suddenly slowed to half its current speed, transforming our ...