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"Just" a Housewife Sorry i don't answer DMs
Why is it called a "FAMILY TREE"?
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In response Yankee Carolyn to her Publication
I've always thought it's because a family has the same roots but different branches 🌿
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In response Charlene Smith to her Publication
oh that's a good metaphor!
i like that.
i was thinking maybe it comes from symbolism in Genesis where the DNA is the Tree of Life.
That very well could be.