Condoleezza Rice
What sobering fact did Rice learn about her grandmother?
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
What is the origin of the actress' last name?
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Rick Warren
Just how far back do this mega-church pastor's roots go?
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Robert Downey Jr.
The Iron Man star had a hunch that his ancestors came across the Atlantic early on in America's history, but just how early did their boat set sail?
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Ruth Simmons
The Ivy League university president may have learned some new things about her ancestors, but what present-day surprise put it all in perspective?
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Samuel L. Jackson
Just how far back does the Academy Award-nominated actor's American heritage go?
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Geoffrey Canada
What unique discovery did the Harlem Children's Zone president and CEO make on Finding Your Roots?
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Sanjay Gupta
Where are generations of the CNN medical expert's family history buried?
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Martha Stewart
Where does the lifestyle guru's skill come from?
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