The Earth is spinning faster, but don’t panic

The Earth has been spinning faster for the past few decades. June 29, 2022, was the shortest day on record since scientists started keeping records in the 1960s. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports, though, that there’s no cause for concern. Plus, the news has prompted numerous internet memes.

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