The History of Fingerprints
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as posted by the channelEverybody knows that detectives look for fingerprints at the scene of a crime. But how was this practice developed? When did we figure out what fingerprints are, and begin to use them in forensics? Who are the people that helped develop this knowledge? It's a very interesting story, so let's check it out!
Script by Kuldeep Kawar
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