TIL that actor Tom Hanks is distantly related to "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" host Fred Rogers. Hanks is sixth cousins with Rogers, and they share the same great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, Johannes Mefford.

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Is Actor Tom Hanks Related to Fred Rogers?

You may be surprised to find out just how many sixth cousins the average person has.

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