Meanwhile, tests on the cell nucleus indicate that Finnish genes differ to some extent from those of other Europeans. This apparent contradiction stems from the fact that the genetic diversity evidenced by mitochondrial DNA is of much older origin - indeed tens of thousands of years older - than that of the cell nucleus, whose genetic time span goes back only a few thousand years.Yet more evidence of the Coming Finnish Hegemony! But do not fear, citizens of Earth. Ours will be an empire of fine furniture design and introspection. If you build us enough saunas, we shall treat you well.