The small Chinese village of Jiangjin is famous all over the world for its twins, 39 couples live there. Doctors cannot explain what is the cause of the phenomenon and why one village beats the world statistics.
Of the 7 billion people on Earth, only 1.1% are born twins. But the Chinese village of Jiangjin confidently wins the world statistics.
A total of 367 families live there and 39 of them have twins. Jianjin’s oldest twin brothers are already 89 years old, the youngest are only nine months old.
In addition to humans, the phenomenon also extends to local animals, the village hens very often lay eggs with double yolk.
In addition to humans, the phenomenon also extends to local animals, the village hens very often lay eggs with double yolk.
Doctors suggest twins may be born more often due to fertility drugs popular with Chinese women. But what is the reason for the phenomenon of twins in Jianjin Village, they cannot explain.
In Chinese culture, the birth of twins is considered a symbol of happiness and luck, especially if a boy and a girl are born, the so-called dragon and phoenix couple.
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