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The Earth is slowing down its rotation ever so slightly. The difference is so minuscule, however, that it goes completely unnoticed except by scientists. Every day is just slightly longer than the last, by roughly a millionth of a second each time. To put this in perspective, it will take about 140 million years before Earth has a 25-hour day.

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