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TIL that the phrase “Siamese Twins” originated with Chang and Eng Bunker, conjoined twins from Siam born in 1811 who widely exhibited themselves throughout Europe and the United States. They became rich, settled in North Carolina, married two sisters, had 21 children, and owned slaves.

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