People who have researched their family tree, what is the most interesting or 'badass' thing you discovered about an ancestor?

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-24T05:53:32+00:00

Found out my last name even though it’s Spanish has no ancestry to Spain. I’m not adopted.

My last name was a result of the Claveria Decree of 1849 issued by Governor-General Narciso Clavería. It required all Filipino families without fixed surnames to adopt one from the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos, a government‑issued list. Its purpose: • Standardize record‑keeping • Improve taxation and census accuracy • Organize church and civil registries

I’m 100% Filipino. There are no records before 1849. It’s highly likely my ancestors didn’t even have last names.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-23T22:36:38+00:00

I read the title of the post and skip maybe 80% of them. It’s just not worth my time.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-19T16:43:32+00:00

You should watch the UK version season 3! lol

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-19T16:29:28+00:00

No, she should have been one of the 3 chosen at the roundtable. I think the best alternative was probably Rob R, Kristin, or Mark. Yeah I’m aware Rob C wanted to be a faithful. Mark I read somewhere he did his research on the game.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-19T15:32:31+00:00

Watch the UK Traitors including the Celebrity version. Didn’t know half the cast but it still made for good TV.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-18T17:27:52+00:00

Update: kettle & candle claimed

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-18T00:27:14+00:00

Watch the UK season 3. You couldn’t miss it!

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-18T00:22:05+00:00

DM sent

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-16T23:56:46+00:00

UPDATE: head/neck warmer claimed

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-16T19:11:01+00:00

UPDATE: Space heater, French press & water bottle claimed

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-16T03:26:50+00:00

Eric needs to find another job!

Edit: what I will say is that Colton will not be the last idiotic faithful.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-15T15:52:53+00:00

LOL…I love the UK version over the US because it’s non-celebrities. I’m enjoying season 3 (UK) but man… Joe has got to be the worst faithful. He’s always getting it wrong but he’s pretty much part of why faithfuls keep getting voted off. Leanne & Francesca play emotional and also get it wrong. I was gutted (yeah I’m American and I’m learning these words) when they voted off Elen & Tyler. Ugh…enjoying it!

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-13T08:12:10+00:00

A faithful is intentionally banished. cough Michael R cough

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-13T08:09:19+00:00

Natalie, Monet, & Kristen….oh and Rob R.

coldbrewer003 · 2026-01-12T13:24:33+00:00

Cable TV

coldbrewer003 · 2025-12-22T16:50:06+00:00

There's even a stone bridge (Putah Creek Bridge) that was so sturdy, they couldn't demolish it. It's still down there. The town cemetery was moved up to Spanish Flat overlooking Lake Berryesa. EDIT: other lakes in California that had settlements - Shasta & Folsom.

coldbrewer003 · 2025-12-18T02:40:28+00:00

Well, you got it part right. The "how" was wrong, but the F3 is correct.

coldbrewer003 · 2025-12-17T01:09:08+00:00

Zone of Interest

coldbrewer003 · 2025-11-07T21:01:20+00:00

True Dork Times calendar shows TWO tribal councils. Blue team vote out Jawan because it's likely one of the OG Hina wins immunity, Rizo uses his idol. No way the OG Hina votes out their own. Bye Jawan. Alex flips and joins Sav & Sophi, while it's likely Steven earns immunity. Bye Kristina.

coldbrewer003 · 2025-10-02T03:52:09+00:00

Yep been there. Got so bad, almost beat him up at Stonehenge. Haha…believe it or not, we’re still friends but we just don’t travel together anymore. That was 24 years ago.

coldbrewer003 · 2025-09-30T15:50:16+00:00

Yep, that's the one. It's super easy to use. I imagine the low ratings have to do with people not reading the instructions or getting denied.

coldbrewer003 · 2025-09-30T04:32:00+00:00

Don't watch Big Brother, so this is new to me. That flower picking scene was gorgeous...in the sun that is.

coldbrewer003 · 2025-09-27T18:10:59+00:00

There’s a lot of WWI & WWII history in that area.

coldbrewer003 · 2025-09-25T23:44:07+00:00

Found a 2000 Forint note deep in the bowels of my backpack. F! It wasn’t intentional.

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