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Part of what makes genetics so interesting is that a lot of their effects aren't visible. But some people can learn a lot about their biological inheritance by simply comparing themselves to their ancestors.

Shelby Contra, 23, is one of them. Recently, she tweeted photos of herself and her grandmother to show just how similar the two looked when they were about the same age. "Grandma's genes really hit copy n paste huh," Shelby captioned the pics.

Her tweet went viral and nearly 555K people have already liked it, leaving over 1.1K responses. Many of which are their own side-by-side images that show their uncanny cross-generational resemblance. Continue scrolling and check out some of the craziest ones!

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A friend of mine took this picture at a clinic. Rare condition from mother to daughter.

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My friend's newborn baby was born with the same birthmark in her hair as her mother.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's still enough difference around the chin and lips, but very close indeed

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I have a hereditary gap in my eyebrow. It’s a portrait of my great great grandfather on the left, my dad also has the gap as well. It doesn’t always show, I guess because my eyebrows are kinda unruly and curly so sometimes the gap is covered, I also sometimes fill them especially because I’ve had people ask if I shaved the gap to be “cool”.

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My brother-in-law got a thumb from each parent.

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My daughter and I have the same dimple in our foreheads.

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troufaki13
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ιn Greece we say "the father was asleep during the conception" when the child doesn't get anything from him!

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Visual representation of genetics.

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Candace Sunlight
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

all you idiots spewing c**p and mean words: shut up. just be quiet.

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Seabeast
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm baffled by trolls. What do they get out of being arseholes, anyway?

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Sang Fe
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's with the rude little thimble d***s making the horrid comments? Oh wait...just answered my own question, nm.

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Stephanie Spear
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TF is with people's replies here? Lady, you look great and just like your mom!

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Adriana_Slayz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the people that are spreading hate need to shut up! I'm 12 years old and I'm more responsible than u guys are!? You are adults spreading hate to people on social media like 5 year olds while I'm here about to make some money!!! You people are sickening and devils. I CAN'T believe the fact that you have to have a 12 year old girl tell you right from wrong in this manner. It's really sad!

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Id row
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy smokes, there are some people here that need to be banned.

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Nicole nutt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My comment lame was to Lester the arrow pointed down to him sorry for the misunderstanding I think she is beautiful I have 5 daughters myself and I was appalled by his comment

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comboplush
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how the pattern of her shirt matches the pattern of the wallpaper. Genes are indeed pretty weird!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is anyone else confused that she said i didnt realise it until my grandpa passed and then called her grandpa a she?

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