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Why I regret using 23andMe: I gave up my DNA just to find out I’m British | Technology | The Guardian (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

This only tells you about your very recent ancestry, but go back enough generations are you are descended from everyone alive at the time who still has living decendants, just like everyone else.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

We're all Ethiopian

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

All of us are neandthal too, and decendants of various ancient celebrities as well as all the forgotten commoners.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You are all individuals

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

No, he/she/they can't possibly be that many. I'm one too!