As a kid who grew up reading Sweet Valley High, I’ve always been curious about the lives of twins. Having a twin just seems so rewarding—not only for the convenience factor of testing outfits (like Cher from Clueless, I don’t trust mirrors), but for the seemingly unbreakable bond that exists between them. It’s hard not to be envious of those born with companions for life.

People are fascinated with twins, particularly when it comes to how we view the “twin connection,” which can encompass logical characteristics like having a close relationship, as well as questionable ones like having ESP. While there isn’t scientific evidence supporting the existence of telepathy in twins, the attachment between them is undeniable. So what makes the connection between twins seem supernatural?

Shared Childhoods, Shared Identities
Thanks to TV shows, movies, and other popular entertainment sources, twins are often associated with extraordinary abilities, such as being able to feel each other’s pain and read each other’s minds. However, neither attribute has been proven, despite numerous studies and research on twins’ personalities. Yet anecdotes and instances abound of feeling ill when the other one does, communicating as if one knows the other’s thoughts automatically, and even having a shared, privately developed language, a phenomenon called idioglossia.

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(original article by Vicki Santillano)

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