DNA Test Reveals Stomach-Churning Secret About Woman's Boyfriend

She Learned the Truth

Matilda's digging led her to find out that someone had put together a genealogical report of her father's family that dated back to the 1500s. Based on their research, as well as the percentage of DNA that she and Dan shared, Matilda learned that she and Dan were second cousins, related through her paternal great-grandmother Katerina.

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The More You Know

  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
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