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By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMESMarch 1, 2012For nearly 18 years Graham and Britton Douglas believed they were fraternal twins. That was until Britton needed a bone-marrow transplant because chemotherapy for his leukemia had failed.The Fort Worth, Texas, brothers learned that they were identical twins, sharing the same DNA, and therefore Britton could not receive his brother’s … Continue reading Twin Has Idea to Save Thousands

The Associated PressFebruary 29, 2012BOISE, Idaho — Adam Filicetti might have a unique job today — designated driver for his twin brother, Nick.That job will last just one day — Feb. 29, 2012.That’s because Nick is 21. Adam is not. He won’t be 21 until March 1.Nick, you see, was born at 11:49 p.m. on … Continue reading Leap day splits twins’ 21st birthdays