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Rumors about the existence of a rare genetic mutation known as Alexandria's Genesis have been circulating in Internet circles since at least as far back as 2005. The most common form of this rumor states Alexandria's Genesis is a mutation that turns people into perfect human beings, a condition apparently marked by purple eyes, extremely fair skin (that does not get sunburned), dark brown scalp hair (but no body hair), the lack of a menstrual cycle (which does not affect the ability to bear children), strong immune systems, well-proportioned bodies that never gain weight (but extrude very little waste), the uncanny ability to always look five to ten years younger than one's true age, and a lifespan of about 150 years: Despite some of the contradictory characteristics attributed to these perfect human beings, many people have asserted the Alexandria's Genesis mutation is indeed real: The first recorded case of Alexandria's Genesis did not occur in London in 1329; instead, it was noted in a piece of Daria fanfiction written by Cameron Aubernon in 1998. While the original web site that hosted this fantastical piece of fiction no longer exists, it has been archived by Outpost Daria Reborn, and the original author has also written about the mythical origins of this mutation on Tumblr: While it's clear Alexandria's Genesis (AG) originated as an element of fanfiction and is not a real medical condition, it is less clear how this bit of fiction made the transition from a silly story to a serious rumor. The earliest we've traced that transition is a 2005 post on the Above Top Secret forum in which someone claimed to know a girl with purple eyes who had been diagnosed with AG.
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