Five Amazing Facts About Twins

1. Italian researchers using 3D ultrasound discovered that by the 14th week of pregnancy, twins begin interacting with each other and trying to touch one another. By the 18th week, they can reach each other and spend 30% of their time in physical contact. The study revealed that twins often touch each other gently, especially around the eyes, as if they are aware and caring, even at such an early age.<\/p>\r\n

2. Twins (whether identical or not) often share similar feelings, sensations, and intuitions.<\/p>\r\n

3. Massachusetts is considered the leading state in the US for twin births. Researchers believe this is less about genetics and more related to the high concentration of career-driven older women in a particular town, who often delay having children in favor of their careers, possibly creating a direct link.<\/p>\r\n

4. Until the sixth week of pregnancy, twins share the same fingerprints. Afterward, this changes due to the influence of their individual DNA.<\/p>\r\n

5. Many studies show that about 40% of twins develop a sort of unique 'autonomous secret language' understood only by them. Science has developed several theories around this phenomenon, suggesting it's linked to the way babies use each other as models for language development.<\/p>\r\n