Abby and Brittany Hensel are the famous Siamese twins, who inspired millions of people around the world with their dedication and courage. In this article we will tell you some of the most interesting facts about the life of the girls.
1. The structure of their body
Although Abby and Brittany are Siamese twins and share one torso, both of them have their own vital organs. Each twin has a heart, a stomach, a spine, lungs and a spinal cord.
2. Control over one body
Control of the body of the girl is carried out jointly. Each of the twins controls their half of the body — one arm and one leg.
3. The period of growing up
It was an extremely hard time. They had to learn not only to walk and crawl, but also to master coordination together.
4. A special style of walking
They have different walking styles. While Brittany tends to stand and walk on tiptoe, Abby prefers to walk differently!
5. Separation
Their parents almost immediately denied the option of their separation, when thez learned none of them could survive separately.
6. A movie about their life
When the girls were 16 years old, the TLC television channel made a documentary about them, which was later adapted for a reality show.
7. Coordination skills
Their coordination skills let them do pretty much everything!
8. Driving
Both girls had to pass all written and practical driving tests. While Abby controls everything to the right of the driver’s seat, Brittany watches what is on the left.
9. Personal Features
10. Differences
While Abby loves mathematics, Brittany is fond of writing.
11. Higher education
Both girls studied at Bethel University and got a degree in education.
12. Family Planning
Abby and Brittany confessed that they would like to start dating someone and have a family in the future.
13. Paparazzi
Although the twins are quite comfortable in one body, the harassment of journalists sometimes irritates them!
