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DNA tests reveal 1-5% discover unexpected biological parentage.

Direct-to-consumer DNA tests have revealed that about 1% to 5% of individuals discover that their presumed biological parent is not their actual parent, leading to potential emotional and psychological effects.

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Don Shipley exposes fake SEALs; FBI estimates 300 impostors per real SEAL.

Retired Navy SEAL Don Shipley has dedicated much of his post-service life to exposing individuals who falsely claim to be SEALs. According to Shipley, the FBI estimates that there are approximately 300 impostor Navy SEALs for every living SEAL.

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Microsoft’s Project Silica stores 7TB data on durable glass.

In 2019, Microsoft introduced Project Silica, a revolutionary data storage technology that uses lasers to encode data into quartz glass. It can store up to 7 terabytes on a glass plate the size of a coaster, and the data is designed to last 10,000 years without degradation.

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Beethoven used bone conduction to perceive music after deafness.

After becoming deaf, Ludwig van Beethoven found that by connecting a metal rod to his piano and biting it, he could sense the instrument’s vibrations through his jawbone. This technique, called bone conduction, enabled him to ‘hear’ his music despite his hearing loss.