What is Conjoined twins?
'''Conjoined twins''' are [[twin]]s whose bodies are joined together at birth. This happens where the [[zygote]] of [[twin|identical twins]] fails to completely separate. Conjoined twins occur in an estimated one in 200,000 births, and approximately half are [[stillborn]]. The overall survival rate for conjoined twins is between 5% and 25%. Conjoined twins are more likely to be female (70-75%). [[Daisy and Violet Hilton]] are a famous pair of conjoined twins. They were born in [[Brighton]] and were kept on top of the Evening Star pub, where they were taught to dance by a cruel barmaid. She then sold them and they toured Vaudeville. They became famous in the movie ''Freaks'' and lived long lives, eventually getting married. {{Biology-stub}} [[Category:Twin people]]