Maths and the Mayflower
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Exploring Pedigree Collapse and Mayflower Descendants
This chapter explores the phenomenon of pedigree collapse within family trees, particularly among descendants of the Mayflower settlers. It highlights the interconnectedness of modern families to historical figures and concludes with a humorous estimate of Mayflower descendants related to the number pi.
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