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Archives for January 2015

By Boyce Thompson

My Six Most Awful Discoveries — So Far

Beware of what you might find when researching your family history. My family in particular seems to have more than its share of ghosts in the closet. Here are a few that I’ve discovered so far.

Filed Under: Benjamin, Kock, Kruttschnitt, Thompson Tagged With: Bernard Kock, J.E. Thompson, Judah P. Benjamin, William Thompson

By Boyce Thompson

Family Research Confirms Link Between Wealth and Obesity

Have you ever wondered why some of your relatives were fat and others weren’t? Thanks to the results of an admittedly shallow survey, we now have the answer: It’s because they had the money to buy more food.

Filed Under: Kruttschnitt, Thompson Tagged With: Julius Kruttschnitt, William Boyce Thompson

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