10 Facts You Never Knew About Twins
Are you a twin? Do you have any on your friend list? Have you ever wondered what makes them so unique?
Well, if you are going to answer that Bollywood movies like Judwa, Ram Aur Shyam and many more have given you the notion of having an identical or unidentical partner-in-crime, let me tell you that these movies have given you some real misconceptions regarding twins.
Yes! And since genetics and medical research have been developing with each passing day, there are many facts which are still undiscovered by most of us. For the opening, twins can just not fight the way Varun Dhawan and his twin did in Judwa 2. Believe me!
1. Twins Bond In The Womb!
Since the twins get a head start right in the womb, they are said to share an unbreakable bond. According to a research done in University of Padova in Italy, most of the twin pairs are seen reaching out to each other at 14 weeks of gestation.
2. Twins Do Not Have Identical Finger Prints!
What most of the people believe is, since twins share the same DNA, they have the same fingerprints too. But no, this isn't happening. Actually, when twins are in the womb, they touch the amniotic sac and sue to that unique ridges and lines are formed on each of their hands. This is how they get different fingerprints.
3. Mother Of Twins May Live Longer!
A woman who gives birth to twins is healthier in comparison to other mothers. Apparently, her womb is considered to be strong enough to hold and nourish two babies. So, mother-to-be, you better pray for twins during your pregnancy.
4. There's A Twin Inducing Diet!
You will be amazed to know that according to a study by Dr. Gary Steinman, having milk and other dairy products on a daily basis could increase a woman's chance of having twins. He then explained that particular dairy products could boost the production of a protein called Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) in women. This protein promotes the release of eggs by the ovary so that two can be fertilized at the same time.
5. Twins Can Actually Have Different Dads!
According to Dr. Hilda Hutcherson, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University, it is possible that women can release two eggs during ovulation and get impregnated by two men at the same time. This process is called hetero paternal super fecundation.
6. Tall Women Are More Likely To Give Birth To Twins!
According to a study by Dr. Gary Steinman, among many other effects in the body, IGF stimulates cells in the shaft of long bones to grow. Since taller women have a right amount of IGF in their body, they are more likely to have twins.
7. Identical Twins Aren't Really Identical!
As they come from the same egg, it is often impossible to know the difference. But according to Live Science article, sometimes due to a few environmental factors, such as dietary habits and chemical exposures, which are also called epigenetic effects, identical twins grow dissimilar.
8. Have You Ever Heard Of Twin Talks?!
Do you remember when a video went viral on the internet of twins talking to each other? Well, it wasn't some hoax. According to a journal published in Institute of General Linguistics, 40% of all twins can invent their own language.
9. There Are Many Types Of Twins!
There aren't just one or two types of twosomes. You will be amazed to know other rare twin types as well, like half-identical twins. These twins are born when the egg splits, and then each half is fertilized. Another type is mirror image twins. As the name suggests, these twins are identical twins who develop asymmetrically. According to an article, they may be right and left-handed, can have birthmarks on opposite sides of their body, or have hair whorls that swirl in opposite directions.
10. Did You Know About Kodinhi Village In Kerala?
A remote village in Kerala's Malappuram district is still a mystery to researchers. This village is Kodinhi, has the largest number of twins in the country. Yes, in the population of 2,000 families, there are at least 400 pairs of twins.
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