The Key to Explosive Growth
The Amish, according to Julia Erickson of Temple University, are among the fastest-growing communities in the world. Amish average seven children per family.
Must be something in the water.
The Amish, according to Julia Erickson of Temple University, are among the fastest-growing communities in the world. Amish average seven children per family.
Must be something in the water.
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