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We really don’t know how this happens, and it’s definitely not mares of expertise, but I have an interesting story!!
I have cousins who are identical twins, and they live in different houses, but sometimes we will all meet or dinner, and even though they didn’t discuss it, they will be wearing almost the exact same outfit!! This actually happens a lot. I’m not sure about this incredible, magic connection, but it certainly is special!
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It’s really interesting isn’t it!
Although it’s not my field I’m sure scientists are looking into it – but probably have no idea at the moment! LOL
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Interesting. I haven’t seen any research on it, so I won’t speculate. 🙂
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I think that it’s possible for twins to feel similar things, even when they’re not together. My friend who has a twin living in the US tells me they can “feel” when something is up their brother. I’m not sure how we could scientifically test this.
Twins share identical genes (or almost in the case of non-identical twins). Genes control a lot from personality traits to susceptibility to the common cold. Sharing the same genes will mean that twins are likely to be quite similar and be attracted to the same things.
Also, they live in similar environments. They are often dressed in the same clothes, they go to the same school, are in the same class, they may even have the same friends, like the same music or have the same interests. Even if they are not raised together, they shared their mothers womb and so things that happened to their mum while she was pregnant will have equally effected their early development. Also, just having the same genes might predispose them to be tall and good at basketball for example.
I’d put a bet on twins feeling a connection with each other. It makes sense doesn’t it.
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Hi lolapopoola,
I’ve heard about twins experiencing extra sensory perception (ESP) but it is really difficult to show conclusive proof. Some scientific studies (which are actually examples of bad science!) have tried to show that ESP between twins exists with brain imaging studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) but the science is messy and there are problems with the technique – as well as interpreting the results.
For the time being, we don’t have the answer but we have anecdotal evidence- reports from twins who have the same experiences apart. We need good science to prove/disprove this.
The question is how could you best test this??
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