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I love this idea. I actually had an idea in a somewhat similar space. I'm pretty sure I'll never actually do it so I'll share.

I thought it would be cool to offer a service to store family history in some super long-lasting acrylic. Maybe laser etch binary into the block or something like that?

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Oooh, like a family history version of Han Solo in carbonite :)

I do think the printed books give it some of that longevity. They may not last 1000 years, but I love the idea that someone's great-great-great-grandchild could read their stories a couple of hundred years from now.

yep, just like that lol. No doubt the book is a great idea, but I always saw the "carbonite" option as a high end option. Books for regular people, eternity for those who can afford it. Anyways, best of luck with your service, it really sounds great!

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