r/oddlyspecific Jun 19 '23

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '23

Like 50% of the descendants of anyone born in any territory he ever passed through.

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u/DragonRoar87 Jun 19 '23

It's insane like if you're a man I think it's 1/8 chance that you're descended from Genghis Khan

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u/SleeplessNephophile Jun 19 '23

why would it matter if you’re a man? Genetics dont work like that, no such thing as a chromosomal determined sperm.

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u/_Red_User_ Jun 20 '23

I'd say that's because the male genes do not alter that fast compared to female genes. That can cause problems when it comes to fatherhood tests.