Mysterious pinhole in Mac Air screen?

Hello everyone, I have been reading about a similar problem on some pro models with retina display but I just want to see if anyone else has this blemish on their devices. Recently I cleaned my 13 inch mac air and realized that there is a tiny pin-sized hole in the screen. I am very careful with my laptop and always make sure that the keyboard is free of dust before I shut it. I have been reading things about 'exploding pixels' online, is this true? I see no possible way how anything could've punctured my screen from the outside. My Mac air is an early 2014 model and I have had it for about 7 months now, Thank you for any help you can offer!

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