identical twin

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James Warren Whittaker was born on Feb. 10, 1929, in Seattle, 10 minutes before his identical twin brother, Louis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

People who disagree with him include his identical twin brother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Studies have pegged the identical twin concurrence rate anywhere from 60% to 90%, though the intensity of the twins’ autistic traits may differ significantly.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

The restaurant initially mistook Paul for his identical twin "coming back for seconds" and denied him any food.

From BBC • May 31, 2025

I’d like to know how she’s done it, this trick with my brother that’s turned him into a stupider, more nervous identical twin of himself.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood