What If The Earth Stopped Spinning for 5 Seconds?

Everything Would Keep Moving!

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Giant Tsunamis Would Form!

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The Sky Would Look Different!

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Earth’s Shape Would Change!

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Extreme Winds Would Occur!

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Gravity Would Feel Different!

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It Would Restart Without You!

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