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Among 1,800 sets of twins born in Toronto hospitals between 1936 and 1959 are Nancy Grundy (left) and her married sister, Sue Palanik, born 28 years a(...)
Among 1,800 sets of twins born in Toronto hospitals between 1936 and 1959 are Nancy Grundy (left) and her married sister, Sue Palanik, born 28 years a(...)

Among 1,800 sets of twins born in Toronto hospitals between 1936 and 1959 are Nancy Grundy (left) and her married sister, Sue Palanik, born 28 years a(...)

Date10/30/1977
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  • Among 1,800 sets of twins born in Toronto hospitals between 1936 and 1959 are Nancy Grundy (left) and her married sister, Sue Palanik, born 28 years a(...)
  • Among 1;800 sets of twins born in Toronto hospitals between 1936 and 1959 are Nancy Grundy (left) and her married sister; Sue Palanik; born 28 years ago. They're holding an early photo of themselves. The Pickering twins are among the 86 pairs taking part in the McMaster University study of heredity; environment; cholesterol and heart disease.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Among 1;800 sets of twins born in Toronto hospitals between 1936 and 1959 are Nancy Grundy (left) and her married sister; Sue Palanik; born 28 years ago. They're holding an early photo of themselves. The Pickering twins are among the 86 pairs taking part in the McMaster University study of heredity; environment; cholesterol and heart disease.
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