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Spinning slowly would likely lead to extreme temperature differences on Mercury, with one side experiencing prolonged exposure to intense sunlight and extreme heat, while the other side faces prolonged darkness and extreme cold. The slow spin would not allow for even distribution of heat across the planet, causing the temperature disparity between the day and night sides to be more extreme.

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