Author: Anita L Hummel
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Do Brothers And Sisters Have The Exact Same DNA?
I have five sisters, and we all have different results when we take genealogy DNA tests. When tracing your roots through a DNA genealogy test, biological siblings may find that they have much less DNA in common than they thought. On average, brothers and sisters only share about 50% of the same DNA. When the…
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What Things Can We Learn From Our Ancestors?
There are many great things we can learn from our ancestors. As we learn about them, we also learn important life lessons. Our ancestors taught us that family matters, education is essential, and change can happen in life, so we need to learn to deal with it. We also learn that people only know your…
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The Difference Between Genealogy, Family History, and Ancestry
When you are first starting out to find information about your ancestors, you may get confused by some of the terms that are used as genealogy, family history, and ancestry. Many genealogists will use these words interchangeably. Genealogy is about collecting and verifying the data of your ancestors or family members who have gone before…
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11 Reasons Why I Got Hooked On Korean Television Dramas
Many years ago, my good friend Vong told me she was hooked on Korean television dramas. I remember thinking – really, Vong – how can you watch that kind of Asian fluffy drama? Now we fast-forward another 10 years, and Vong and I are having regular phone conversations about what Korean dramas and movie stars…
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Let’s Talk About Fish Sauce, All About Fish Sauce
If you have ever cooked Thai or Vietnamese food, there is a good chance that your recipe calls for you to use some fish sauce. This is because fish sauce is essential for Thai and Vietnamese foods. The Fish sauce condiment is produced by soaking small ocean fish in sea salt for a period of…
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Guide To Being Recruited As A Global Expat
I have been an ex-pat for over 30 years. There are many reasons why people become ex-pats, and many of us become long-term ex-pats. I believe that being an ex-pat at least once in your life can be a life-changing experience. If you want to be recruited as an ex-pat, there are things that you…