Interesting Facts

Twins have the closest degree of kinship possible for two distinctly separated individuals. A study of young twins revealed that they show more affection for each other and are less aggressive than singletons. Twins rely on each other and trust each other completely with their innermost feelings and thoughts. Even as infants and toddlers, they are able to communicate with each other by facial expressions, special signs and even special language.

With time, the twins are allowed to grow in an atmosphere conducive to individual growth. While acknowledging the benefits of their being together, they will reach a stage when they decide to part ways. 

About Twin Births

• 1 in every 32 births is a twin. Since 1980, twins births have risen 62%

• Fraternal twinning occurs 1 in 60 births. Identical twinning occurs 1 in 150 births.

• A twin pregnancy causes normal pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea and morning sickness, to occur earlier. On average, twins are born 22 days premature.

• Multiple births are the most common in African American cultures. Multiple births are least common in Asian cultures.

• The nation with the highest number of multiple births is Nigeria.

Did You Know?

• "Twin" comes from the German word "twine" meaning "two together."

• Gemini is the zodiac sign of twins.

Advantages of having twins

• Crashing beyond the critical path! Getting twice the work done in the same period!

• Twins and multiples already know about empathy, compassion and tolerance and living in a society seems much easier to them.

• They even teach other things and love to talk and share things, which comes naturally to them as they have been doing this, even before they were born.

• These kids are of the same age and thus, can entertain each other much better than children of different ages.

 Generally People Say to Twins Parents

•  Are they twins?

•  Are they identical?

•  But they look alike/different!!

• They are so lucky they don't need any friends! do they fight or play with each other?

• You sure have your hands full!

•  How do you find the difference? do u recognize them?

• You are really Lucky to have twins!

•  You got Two in one go, don't have to go for another, Lucky ya!!!

• Even the twin parents ask the same to other twin parents!!!

Some Famous Personalities have Twins

George W. Bush (U.S. President), Margaret Thatcher (former Prime Minister of Great Britain), William Shakespeare (playwright/poet), Nelson Rockefeller (former U.S. Vice President), Julia Roberts (actress)