I wonder if you could analyze internet discussions for an effect.

  • obviouspornalt@lemmynsfw.com
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    Part of the answer is that mortality rates were far higher 150 years ago. A couple might have 5 children but only 2 survive to adulthood.

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      Because i agree with this, i encourage you to push this idea further to its conclusion.