My wife had our DNA tested. I doubt I would ever have done it on my own. I would have spent the money on other things. But, I admit that I was curious.
For one thing, I have always been told grand stories about my ancestors being Cherokee native Americans. This idea was supported by the visuals. My mother looked so much like native that she was singled out in class for it. Her teacher called her to the front of the class and told the students “this is what an Indian looks like”. My mother was absolutely mortified. No child wants to be singled out as different.
Others in my family also have features commonly attributed to native Americans, including myself.
Imagine my surprise when I opened the results ! No native American DNA in my bloodline at all. Zero. Most of the bloodline was as expected. . .French. But there were other surprises. No German heritage at all. A lot of Scandinavian was present. Also Eastern European and Italian.
The biggest surprise of all was that I am 4% African! My family, whom I no longer speak to, are not the most open minded people. Hahaha. This is absolutely juicy news to me. It delights me to no end. I can just imagine what this news would do to their Republican, Tea Party, wingnut universe. Hell, maybe we are related to Barack Obama himself (who they hate with an intensity that is off the charts)!
So, today I am sitting here bemused, wondering which Republican representative I can call today to find out where I can get one of those Obamaphones I have heard so much about!