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TIL A lactose intolerant man successfully biohacked himself using a virus to change his DNA and make his intestine produce a lactase

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VMnmG TIL of Steve Rothstein, who took advantage of American Airlines' AAirpass (a promotion that offered lifetime unlimited flights for $250k). He accumulated more than 30M miles, costing them $1M per year. He would often book a "companion" just for elbow room, putting the ticket under "Bag Rothstein"
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