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Differences And Similarities Of Identical Twins
Identical twins have a lot in common, from their looks, to their personality. Many twins have the same interests. Twins have the same DNA. When twins grow up they become uniquely alike. Some twins play the same instrument or the same sport, the twins say they want to challenge the other twin. 1 in 4 twins mirror each other. Twins become different by looks and psychologic. Scientists say twins are different before they are born. Twins have a special connection that other people don’t have. They have a special bond. When twins get older they get different looks and different likes.
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