An App Used to Prevent Dating Relatives
With only about 364,000 people, imagine the awkwardness of unexpectedly encountering your romantic interest at a family gathering, only to discover that she’s your cousin, leaving you blushing with embarrassment! Iceland has found a clever solution to avoid such uncomfortable situations with a dating app that tracks your potential date’s family history spanning the last 1200 years. You only need to “bump” your phone with your partner.
Three software engineering students developed this innovative app, known as the “App of Icelanders.” It utilizes the Islendingabok, a database containing genealogical information for nearly everyone, helping individuals avoid inadvertent family connections in their dating adventures.
