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Hidden clues show Mercury shrank more than previously thought - USA Today

Hidden clues show Mercury shrank more than previously thought - USA Today

Mercury has been shrinking since it formed in our solar system's early days. New evidence, though, suggests it used to be much larger than we thought.

New research suggests Mercury has shrunk more drastically than previously believed.The planet's cooling interior causes its surface to wrinkle and contract over time.Debris … [+4655 chars]

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