At first I thought DNA testing amounted to a parlor trick. Then I changed my mind. Sprung for a 23&Me DNA kit.
My intent in doing this was to connect with others. Be a citizen of the world.
My DNA composition:
95.2% Italian – Sicily + 9 other regions.
Western Asian and North African 4.5%
Northern West Asian 4.3%
Iranian Caucasian Mesopotamian 2.6%
Cypriot 1.4%
Broadly Northern West Asian 0.3%
Broadly Western Asian & Northern African 0.2%
Trace Ancestry: 0.2%
Unassigned: 0.1%
The weird facts section of the report was amusing:
45% chance of slightly wavy hair.
Yes I was born with wavy hair.
Think this percentage should’ve been higher given how unruly my curly “summer hair” is.
Coming into October my “winter hair” will be in effect–straight all day when I blow dry it.
Fear of public speaking:
Less likely to have a fear of public speaking.
Hello–I perform on stage at poetry readings. I do motivational speaking in front of audiences in rooms.
I recommend springing for this DNA testing. It’s a fun amusement more than anything.
The 23&Me DNA kit costs $99. Or $89 if like me a friend who used it gives you a discount code.
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