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by Thri4895o 870 days ago
Network frequency changes and fluctuates around 50hz. This change is random and unique. It is also captured on video/audio recording as background hum.

This data is quite valuable. You can reconstruct exact time (and region) when any video was taken.

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The police keep track of this, and it can be used to validate audio recording evidence.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_network_frequency_a...