Have you ever tried to research your family tree?

Have you ever tried to research your family tree?
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I have not. I sometimes think it might be a good idea, but then fail to care about it that much. My aunt, on the other hand, spent quite a bit of time on it over the years and traced relatives back to the 1500s.
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