The Briefing

Are the viral Aussie ‘Twinnies’ fake or gifted? + Trump’s trade backdown

Apr 23, 2025
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INSIGHT

Twin Speech Synchrony Explained

  • Identical twins like Bridget and Paula develop synchronous speech due to shared genetics and environment.
  • Their ability to finish each other's sentences is natural for twins living closely and collaborating deeply.
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Shared Genetics Enhance Collaboration

  • Twins' shared genetics and environment enhance their collaboration and empathy, especially in specialized tasks.
  • Bridget and Paula's unique twin bond helps them handle birds better than vets, showing their remarkable teamwork.
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Private Twin Languages and Bonds

  • Around a third of twins develop private languages and speak in unison in early childhood.
  • This behavior fades but the strong bond from shared womb experience remains lifelong.
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