Fun Facts, Statistics and Trivia About Twins and Multiples

Most recent twin birth rate statistics and multiple birth statistics are detailed. 2008 multiple birth rate information.

Many people wonder how to have twins, triplets or more. Readers share the reasons why they had twins.

These are ten things you've always wondered about twins.

An unusual type of twinning is Heteropaternal Superfecundation, twins with different fathers.

Can boy girl twins be identical? This article examines the issue of identical, that is monozygotic, twins of different genders.

Everyone wants to be part of the popular crowd! These are the most popular articles about twins and multiples on this site. Many are answers to frequently asked questions, while others relate to twin pregnancy and products for twins.

Twins are generally born on the same day but in some cases twins have different birthdays.

Get the facts about identical twins, the common term used to describe monozygotic twins, even thought identical twins aren't technically identically alike.

Twins share a special connection, and many report incidences of twin telepathy or extrasensory perception ESP phenomenon.

These strategies for determining twin type will help parents of twins and multiples determine whether their twins or multiples are identical or fraternal.

Most recent twin birth rate statistics and multiple birth statistics are detailed.

Describes and definies some of the unusual and unique types of twins, such as polar body twins, superfecudation, superfetation, parastic twins and mirror images twins.

Identical twins are thought to be exactly alike, but there are many differences. A new study explains how epigenetics is responsible for the differences in identical twins.

Do twins have ESP? Is it three times as hard to raise triplets? Which one is the evil twin? There are lots of myths about parenting multiples. Let's take a look at some of them and see what holds true.

Is there a connection between hand preference and twinning? Why are so many twins left handed? Scientists often research twins to figure out handedness, but it seems the more they study, the more they're stymied.

Can eating yams increase your chances of having twins? If twins run in your family, are you at risk as well? Are there more multiples now than in previous generations? Examine the statistics regarding multiple birth, and figure our your odds for becoming a parent of twins, triplets or more.

Do identical twins have identical fingerprints? They share the same DNA, after all. Don't stay awake nights pondering this mystery of life. Find out the facts about twins and fingerprints.

A quick overview of the most recent information about multiple birth in the United States. Links to full, detailed reports.

In 2006, images surfaced of twin girls who are different races - one black and one white. About.com's Guide to Urban Legends examines the story.

This extensive collection of facts and figures is touted as an online encyclopedia of multiple birth. It contains amazing statistics on every kind of multiple, including lists recording the births of conjoined and higher order multiples.

Think you've got it bad with twins or triplets? Look at these families with multiple multiples. Imagine having three or four -- or more! -- sets of multiples. This site will make you happy to have "only" two!

How savvy are you about twin trivia? Take this quick quiz and test your knowledge. Get all ten questions correct and earn a "Tworific" rating!

This unique collection of terms related to twins will make you chuckle. Do your multiples give you twindigestion?

Readers share stories of twin telepathy, or twins communicating without words or other senses.

Get the facts about fraternal twins. Learn how they are formed and how fraternal twins are different from identical twins.

Are there more twins? This article investigates the rise in the twin birth rate resulting in an increase in twins.

Most recent twin birth rate statistics and multiple birth statistics are detailed. 2009 multiple birth rate information.

The results of 2009 data summary of birth statistics shows that multiples are at higher risk for preterm birth and low birthweight.