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202642 minPGdocumentary

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99% Same DNA With a Complete Stranger!

202642 minPGdocumentary

Two famous New Zealanders explore a family mystery linked to a blood type question, leading to a historic war-grave discovery and a genetic twin encounter.

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Channel: Banijay Documentaries

99% Same DNA With a Complete Stranger!

2026• 42 minPG

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Two famous New Zealanders explore a family mystery linked to a blood type question, leading to a historic war-grave discovery and a genetic twin encounter.

Synopsis

In New Zealand, a simple blood type question leads two prominent individuals on a global quest to resolve a significant family mystery. This episode of DNA Detectives reveals a historic war grave linked to their ancestry and introduces them to a genetic twin residing in a different country. The series highlights how DNA testing can illuminate forgotten ancestors, challenge family myths, and reveal hidden heritage, providing emotional insights into personal histories.

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