Eli5 on why do planets spin?
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If you throw a bunch of stuff together randomly then it is very unlikely to end up with exactly zero rotation. Initially the average rotation will be slow, but as the stuff collapses and forms smaller objects (like stars and planets) the rotation rate increases. You can see the same effect with ice dancers or if you have a rotating chair, spin with extended arms and then pull in your arms.
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