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What would happen to the Earth if it suddenly stopped spinning?

xkcd's What If? Oct 14, 2025 18:00
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The oceans would not be nice to swim in when the Earth stops spinning. I wouldn't recommend swimming in the middle of the ocean any other time either. ©2025 xkcd, inc.
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