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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsGenghis Kahn really got around. Seriously.
DNA samples from 2,000 men from all over Asia showed that 8% of them had a common ancestor dating from about the time of Genghis Kahn. And the biggest cluster is in Mongolia. Given Kahn's reputation, and his longevity -- he lived into his sixties, twice the average life expectancy of the time -- he is the most likely suspect. Today, about 32 million people carry his DNA.
Thus endeth tonight's history lesson, courtesy of "Ancients Behaving Badly" on H2.
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Genghis Kahn really got around. Seriously. (Original Post)
Brigid
Aug 2012
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Baitball Blogger
(46,768 posts)1. Genghis Kahn. The "B" ball player of his time.
rug
(82,333 posts)2. The Mongol Whored.
nolabear
(41,995 posts)8. Bwahahahahahaaaaaa!!!
You win. You just friggin' win.
Brigid
(17,621 posts)9. Yes, I hereby declare you the thread winner.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)3. Don't MAKE me get all barbarian on your ass!
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)4. Most interesting factoid. Thanks! nt
JonLP24
(29,322 posts)5. That PBS Show w/ Prof. Gates
showed that Martha Stewart is a descandent either from him or tribe. I forgot the specifics.
Kaleva
(36,360 posts)6. Conquering much of the known world. It's a good thing.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)7. Martha, it seems, followed in his footsteps