The rate of identical twins is pretty steady throughout the world at about 0.5 percent of all births, according to a 1995 study by Belgian researcher Fernand Leroy, who has worked extensively on twins. The town's high incidence of twins has baffled fertility experts -- underscoring a more regional twin trend and an array of elaborate African rituals around them. Overall, almost 5 percent of all Yoruba births produce twins, the Belgian study said, compared with just around 1.2 percent for...

General Reader Forums Gutter mouth! I know I am putting my head on the chopping block but was I the only one to notice the constant spewing of foul language coming out of coach Martin's mouth on Sunday? One does not have to be an expert lip reader to interpret what he was saying. General Reader Forums Gutter mouth! I know I am putting my head on the chopping block but was I the only one to notice the constant spewing of foul language coming out of coach Martin's mouth on Sunday? One does...

The online shopping comparison marketplace that helps you find discount shopping and compare prices on products and services in your city and around the country. Pete Zimowsky / pzimowsky@idahostatesman.com A natural teacher: Jess is one of the education birds at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise and makes frequent public appearances at the centers Velma Morrison Interpretive Center, and at bird festivals and outreach programs for kids and adults around the Northwest. Pete...

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I think with his administrative skills, his business background, knowledge of agriculture and experience as governor, he'll be the best agriculture secretary we've had in this administration without a doubt. The selection came as a surprise to many ag officials, who said Schafer's roots could mean good things for the state. It's pretty nice to have Ed Schafer in a position where he can pick up the phone and call Kent Conrad or Earl Pomeroy or Byron Dorgan and say, 'You know, here's what...