Siamese twins history

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Margaret and Mary Gibb were Siamese twins born in 1912. In 1966, it was discovered that Margaret had cancer in her bladder, which, over the next year, spread to her lungs. However, the sisters still adamantly refused separation. On August 29, 1967, Margaret died, and Mary died two minutes later.

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The Carolina twins

The Carolina twins faced significant challenges right from the beginning. Millie and Christine McKoy, born in 1851, were conjoined at the lower spine, and their parents were enslaved. However, their lives unfolded as an incredible triumph over adversity.

In their early years, the twins experienced a heartbreaking childhood. They were separated from their mother at the tender age of 2, sold multiple times, kidnapped, recovered, kidnapped again, and exhibited at fairs and sideshows from New Orleans to Montreal. They were even taken across the ocean to Britain. At each new location, showmen called in physicians for extensive medical examinations to satisfy scientific curiosity and prove to skeptics that the "two-headed girl" was genuine. It took three years for a private investigator, hired by the final "rightful" owner of the McKoy family, Joseph Pearson Smith, to locate the twins in Birmingham, England. By the time they returned to Smith and their family in North Carolina, they were almost 6 years old.

The twins lived by the motto "As God decreed, we agreed," and they endeavored to transform their challenges into strengths. While they were initially clumsy toddlers who frequently fell, they soon developed a graceful sideways walk, captivating audiences with their unique dance style. They also became skilled at playing keyboard duets and, with one soprano and one alto voice, learned to harmonize. Martell presents a wealth of medical reports attesting to the twins' above-average intelligence.

Upon their return to North Carolina in 1857, Smith and his wife assumed the responsibility of educating the twins while also managing their emerging careers as performers. Martell provides compelling evidence that the Smiths were slaveholders who treated Millie and Christine as part of their family. Mary Smith, in particular, broke the law by teaching slaves to read and write. After the abolition of slavery, the Smiths continued to serve as Millie and Christine's managers, shaping their lives around the twins' careers.

During an extensive seven-year European tour in the 1870s, Millie-Christine became fluent in several languages, including German, Italian, Spanish, and French. A reviewer from The New York Times effusively commented, "she is a perfect little gem or gems, or a gem and a half, we don't know which. Great care and attention must have been bestowed upon her education."

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Josephine Myrtle Corbin (1868-1928) was an American woman, who was a sideshow performer born a dipygus. This referred to the fact that she had two separate pelvises side by side from the waist down, as a result of her body axis splitting as it developed. Each of her smaller inner legs was paired with one of her outer legs. She was said to be able to move her inner legs, but they were too weak for walking.

Corbin entered the sideshow circuit with the moniker "Four-Legged Girl from Texas" when she was 13 years old; one of her first promotional pamphlets described her as being as "gentle of disposition as the summer sunshine and as happy as the day is long." Her popularity in this industry was such that other showmen turned to exhibiting four-legged gaffs (falsified performances) and once Corbin herself was no longer performing, there were several phony four-legged women to whom audiences could turn. At the age of 19 she married James Clinton Bicknell, and she would go on to give birth to four daughters and a son.
And yes, she had two separate vaginas. She bore two children in one vagina and three in the other.

She died in Cleburne, Texas on May 6th, 1928. Her casket was covered in concrete and various family members kept watch until it was fully dried. This was to prevent grave robbers from stealing her corpse. Several medical practitioners and private collectors shrewdly offered financial compensation for her corpse.

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Conjoined twins

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Siamese brothers

If you think your life is bad, these are Siamese brothers, just one is gay and they got just one ass.😂

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Chang and Eng Bunker, the original Siamese twins.

Born in 1811 in Siam (present-day Thailand), Chang and Eng were joined at the chest by a band of flesh and cartilage, an unusual condition that would shape the course of their lives.

From an early age, Chang and Eng exhibited an unwavering determination to live life to the fullest, despite the physical limitations imposed upon them. In 1829, they embarked on an incredible journey that would take them across the globe and make them world-famous. They set out as a curiosity act, displaying their unique physiognomy to audiences in various countries.

Their tour lasted for three years, during which time they gained international recognition and were photographed by renowned photographers. One such photograph, taken in 1865, captures the twins in their dignified pose, a testament to their resilience and unwavering spirit. This image, frozen in time, continues to fascinate and evoke a sense of awe.

Following their global travels, Chang and Eng decided to settle down in North Carolina, a state that would become their adopted home. In the town of Traphill, they purchased a farm and embraced a quieter existence. It was during this period that they embarked on a new chapter of their lives—one that would surprise and intrigue many.

In 1843, Chang and Eng Bunker took the remarkable step of marrying a pair of sisters, Adelaide and Sarah Yates. The marriages, though unconventional, proved to be enduring and fruitful. Over the years, the two couples formed a close-knit family unit, raising their children together and creating a unique household.

The twins' relationships with Adelaide and Sarah were not without challenges, but they weathered the storms with resilience and love. Together, the two couples defied societal expectations, proving that love and companionship could thrive in even the most unconventional circumstances. In total, Chang and Eng fathered 21 children, an astonishing testament to their ability to lead fulfilling lives, both as individuals and as part of a larger family unit.

As time passed, Chang and Eng Bunker became respected members of their community, immersing themselves in local affairs and contributing to the development of North Carolina. They successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits, operated a successful general store, and even owned slaves—a stark reminder of the complicated history and moral landscape of the era.

Tragically, on January 17, 1874, Chang Bunker passed away due to complications from pneumonia. Despite the immense grief, Eng continued to persevere and care for their large family. However, just hours after Chang's passing, Eng also succumbed to his own condition, leaving behind a legacy that would endure for generations.

The story of Chang and Eng Bunker is not just one of physical uniqueness, but also a testament to the triumph of the human spirit. They overcame the limitations imposed by their conjoined bodies and embraced life with a sense of adventure and perseverance. Their relationships, marriages, and children exemplified the power of love, acceptance, and the human capacity to forge bonds of strength and resilience.

Today, the memory of Chang and Eng Bunker lives on. Their story continues to be shared and studied, captivating audiences and inspiring others to embrace life's challenges with courage and determination. Their legacy is a reminder that the human experience is rich and diverse, and that even in the face of adversity, there is beauty to be found.

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Here are one of the world's most famous conjoined twins, Abby and Brittany Hensel, 29, who according to The Sun "have beaten all the odds to learn to drive, go to university and look for love - despite fears they wouldn't make into childhood."
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They are dicephalus conjoined twins. They have separate hearts and stomachs, one pair of arms and one pair of legs. Their spines join at the pelvis and they have only one set of organs from the waist down.

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Conjoined twins are twins that are born with their bodies physically connected. Conjoined twins occur once in every 50,000 to 60,000 births. Approximately 70 percent of conjoined twins are female, and most are stillborn.

Approximately 75 percent of conjoined twins are joined at least partially in the chest and share organs with one another. If they have separate sets of organs, chances for surgery and survival are greater than if they share the same organs. As a rule, shared heart conjoined twins cannot be separated.

Doctors at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have separated 28 sets of conjoined twins and have managed the care of many others whose separation was not surgically possible.

In this photo: Addy and Lily whom spent nearly a year at CHOP before being separated on October 13, 2021, and are now home in Chicago.

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