Article: APPARENTLY, HOMO SAPIENS IS A MIX OF MANY UNIONS

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In "The Bridges of Madison County," a brother and sister learn, after their mother's death, that she had a brief but passionate affair years before. This news is a bit of a shock, though they eventually come to terms with it. That same scenario is unfolding for all of us right now, but the details are not likely to be the foundation for a best-selling novel or a movie starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood.

Instead, what our ancient grandmas or grandpas may have done when love filled their hearts is being debated ...

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