Length of Days: Past vs. Present - Comparing Rotation Speeds

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The discussion centers on the historical length of days and how Earth's rotation speed has changed over time. It is noted that days were shorter in the past due to a faster rotation, influenced by the Earth's proximity to the moon. A reference is provided for further reading, suggesting a resource that may contain relevant data. The current increase in day length is approximately 1.7 milliseconds per century, leading to an estimated increase of about 1.7 seconds over the last 100,000 years. Understanding these changes helps clarify the evolution of Earth's rotation and its impact on day length.
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I was reading a different thread that said that the length of days used to be shorter because the Earth's rotation was faster (because Earth's distance to the moon was shorter). If this is true, does anyone know if there is a chart that tells how long a day would have been 100 years ago, 500 years ago, 1000 years ago, 10000 years ago, 1000000 years ago - in comparison to how long a day is today with our current rotation speed? Please let me know.
 
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