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Surprise Discoveries on the US Federal Census

What’s the craziest thing you have ever seen on an old census record?  US Federal Census records are filled with seemingly dry, boring entries documenting family size, head of household, and employment statistics for people living all over the country.  If you look closely (and sometimes read between the lines) you might find something hilarious, …

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What is Gene Heritage?

Gene Heritage was a company that used your existing DNA test to determine if you inherited certain genes from your parents that influence whether or not you display particular characteristics.  The company is no longer operating. Some of the genes/alleles that they checked for were lactose intolerance, taste sensitivities, eye color, how well you might …

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Does the Ancestry DNA Test Show Neanderthal?

Scientists say that everyone who lives outside of Africa in modern times has at least a tiny percentage of Neanderthal DNA.  Have you ever wondered how much you have, if any?  This article will explain whether Ancestry DNA will show your Neanderthal roots. The Neanderthals lived in Europe and Asia, and when humans arrived out …

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