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#133 Augustine Sedgewick: A History of Fatherhood, From Thomas Jefferson to Bob Dylan

Paternal by Nick Firchau

Jun 25, 202541:31Kids & family

How did Thomas Jefferson's thoughts on fatherhood influence the American Revolution? What did Charles Darwin learn about evolution from watching his own kids? And why did Bob Dylan tell everyone he couldn't stand his fat...

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