All Blue-Eyed People Share One Common Ancestor
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A group of scientists at the University of Copenhagen has determined that all blue-eyed people share one common ancestor from 6,000–10,000 years ago.
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What colour are your eyes? Teaching the genetics of eye colour
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Eye color - Wikipedia
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Bonobos And Humans: Kindness May Have An Ancient Connection
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One Common Ancestor Behind Blue Eyes
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What Is The Rarest Eye Color?, Blog
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Evolution of the Eye
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