DNA MisMatches

Marrying your cousin, is considered ideal and actively encouraged some cultures and communities, especially in the Indian subcontinent.

Sometimes Its Best Not To See The Bride or Groom

Cousin marriage generally, is also popular in Middle East, where it accounts for over half of all marriages in some countries.

Kissin Cousins

According to the latest research by the university of Edinburgh (and actually not so latest research, as I recall being told this decades ago), having a very diverse parental genetic background gives a child a better chance in life.

Kissin Cousins USA ......

 

The outcome of these liaisons are both taller and smarter. The research looked at the DNA of over 350,000 people worldwide and confirmed that the offspring of unrelated parents, were both lankier and more intelligent than the offspring of people who were closely related, such as being first cousins.