Area Man has Far Greater Knowledge of Marvel Universe Than Own Family Tree

In very loosely genealogical-related news, comes this article from The Onion, a satirical paper I love to read. Thanks to Scotto-san for sending it.

"Sundling, who cannot identify his ancestral homeland or the meaning of his surname, possesses extensive knowledge of the creation of superhero teams, the history of imaginary alien races, and the special powers of countless characters."

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/area_man_has_far_greater_knowledge?utm_source=EMTF_Onion

Top Ten Reasons Our Ancestors Came to America

I didn't write this one, but it was too good to resist re-posting here:

Top Ten Reasons Our Ancestors Came to America

10. Took wrong turn at Bering land bridge.

9. Slavers seemed pretty insistent.

8. Sought religious freedom and the right to disembowel Quakers.

7. Nothing good to watch on BBC.

6. Took their orders from Neil Diamond.

5. Potato famine put big dent in profits from Irish fish-and-chip franchises.

4. To oppose anyone else being allowed to immigrate to America.

3. Sick of having unpronounceable names.

2. Wanted the right to vote on behalf of their wives.

1. Hoped to one day be listed on Ellis Island website.

I stole this (rather shamelessly) from The Genealogue, who publishes all kinds of other "Genealogy News You Can't Possibly Use". He has an excellent and highly entertaining blog filled with news that you can definitely use, or at least get a laugh from. Check him out at:

http://www.genealogue.com

And for ALL of his "Top 10" lists, visit:

http://www.genealogue.com/2005/05/top-ten-list-index.html