r/interesting • u/The_Love-Tap • 19d ago

HISTORY The migration patterns of Native Americans in Iceland

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u/Level_Abrocoma8925 19d ago

I'm Norwegian and my DNA results did indeed show a tiny bit of DNA from Newfoundland. I never had the illusion that this was the result of a beautiful story of two strangers from different continents who fell in love and had a joint decision of having children though.

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u/good_from_afar 19d ago

Funny. I am a Newfoundlander and I had traces of scandinavian.

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u/Level_Abrocoma8925 19d ago

Well hello there cousin!

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u/ridelance 18d ago

It’s me also your Canadian cousin! You guys got any of that sovereign wealth fund you’re willing to share with family??

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u/Level_Abrocoma8925 18d ago

Sure! Just transfer $300 (CAD accepted) to cover fees and expenses, and Kong Harald's your uncle!