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We've Been Using The Wrong Science In Court For 50 years

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This video talks about how scientists use clues to solve crimes. It explains some old methods that weren't very accurate and shows us how DNA testing is much better.

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

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Q1 What was used as evidence in crime scenes before DNA?

Answer: Hair

Q2 What animal's hair can sometimes be mistaken for human hair?

Answer: Dog

Q3 What year did the FBI stop using microscopic hair analysis alone to solve crimes?

Answer: 1999

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