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Article: Dig into your roots: ever feel a bit adrift? Exploring your family history is a fascinating way to get to know yourself better. In fact, genealogy is now the second most popular hobby in the U.S. "Learning about your ancestors helps you discover what forces have shaped you," says Carol P. McCoy, Ph.D., president of find-your-roots.com. All you need is a little curiosity. The payoff.(time for you)
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- September 1, 2006
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* Gain a stronger sense of identity. "Most everyone has a deep-seated need to know what makes you who you are, and who you take after," says McCoy. Your social, cultural, and genetic heritage can shed light on your character, health, relationships, even the meaning of your name (especially if it's an unusual one). You'll also appreciate your culture and ethnic background more fully, which can be emotionally and psychologically grounding.
* Connect with family members. "For people who grew up as an only child or who lost a parent early on, finding new relatives can be priceless," says McCoy. "It'll give you a feeling of belonging to form bonds with people who ...
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... ... the jury could not agree whether Charles McCoy Jr. was insane. The hung jury came after ... full days of deliberations in the trial of McCoy, 29, charged with 12 shootings that terrified ... another trial, we will still be there." McCoy, who has remained stoic throughout the ...
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