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Biophilic

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2. So true. Trust me, family history.
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 10:31 AM
Apr 2025

Back in the early 1600s my ancestor, the baron, told his 4 younger brothers, 'You're gone! I've bought 4 spots on this boat to the New World and you will be on it when it sails. And, furthermore, do not try to come back.' The four brothers did as they were told, the alternative wasn't pretty. They and their descendants actually did pretty well. Because, well, the alternative in the New World wasn't pretty either. No, England didn't send it's best. They sent the ones they didn't want.

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Who is this? cbabe Apr 2025 #1
It's from 9 years ago UpInArms Apr 2025 #6
Thank you so much for posting this! nt Phoenix61 Apr 2025 #18
So true. Trust me, family history. Biophilic Apr 2025 #2
So.... JPK Apr 2025 #3
ROFL!! some_of_us_are_sane Apr 2025 #4
Made for a more fun sociery! ChazInAz Apr 2025 #9
Oh, I absolutely agree with you. Much better deal. Biophilic Apr 2025 #10
Oh, HELL yeah! dchill Apr 2025 #15
This is great. nt delisen Apr 2025 #5
Tim White, right? One of the greatest anti-racists ever rurallib Apr 2025 #7
Tim Wise Cirsium Apr 2025 #14
Yes, Thank you! rurallib Apr 2025 #17
Why does our history seem to think the Mayflower brought the first illegal immigrants to what became the u.s.? mwmisses4289 Apr 2025 #8
He should run for President! Devilsun Apr 2025 #11
I wish everyone could watch this NJCher Apr 2025 #12
Tim Wise Cirsium Apr 2025 #13
Thank you, Cirsium! some_of_us_are_sane Apr 2025 #16
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