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

This is where identical twin brothers, medical doctors and BBC podcast hosts Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken come in.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Alexandra spent about five years writing her novel and sent several early drafts to her sisters, including Annabelle; Audrey, Annabelle’s identical twin; and 15-year-old Ames.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 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