RE: THE UNANSWERED QUESTION ON FRATERNAL TWIN CONCEPTION
I think that science, culture and our sense of morality have a way of reaching a consensus or compromise to decide what is normal or not. From diastemata to dimples and even multiple births, I believe making an "absolute" classification (yes/no; normal/abnormal) may be improper. For instance, the word HYPER-ovulation doesn't sound normal to me.
I think to classify these occurrences as variations is more appropriate and keeps us on a safe side kinda.
This is the major reason why this part of the world (Yoruba people) has the highest rate of fraternal twinning. So at this point, you'll agree with me that fraternal twin conception is entirely normal.
I was going to add this o! But you did already, lol.
A lovely read and concisely written. I enjoyed it and found it educating. Posts like this stir moral ripples and gets me thinking. Kudos bro.
Lol. At a point you sounded like a philosopher. I was beginning to think i committed a fallacy by drawing conclusion using hyper-ovulation. Had to check my dictionary for the meaning of 'abnormal' again. But hey i think i wasn't wrong afterall. Thanks for stopping by, i really appreciate.
Lol...sorry you misunderstood me. I didn't say you were wrong. Ok look at this...
My point is; the concept of variation should be emphasised on else someone may think he/she's abnormal and you know the consequence of this (especially to children).
You were never wrong in any way. After all you said it.... its kinda philosophical.