You, like many others, have doubtlessly spent long sleepless nights wondering, “Am I a Swede?” <\/p>\n
Now it is possible for you to realize your full family history- from It’s humble beginnings in a young Swede named Leif Haagstrom to your distant cousin of today, the new Deputy Undersecretary to the Assistant Regent of the Communist Party of China, Hu Waang. <\/p>\n
Leif, a prolific breeder, has initiated a line of descendants that include not only the Haagstroms and their derivatives, but all people named Bragg, Strommbol, Povorich, O’Riley, Chang, and thousands more.
\nThrough some fluke that is best not explained, he is also the ancestor of every person living today with the first name “Craig.”
\nIf you see a Craig at any time in the journey of life, please grasp him or her firmly to your breast and exclaim, “Cousin!” <\/p>\n
In this way we can all learn to appreciate the struggles of our ancestors. <\/p>\n
Thank you.
\nThe Craig Foundation.
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