Two people are born on the exact same day, share the same parents, but they are not twins. How is this possible?
They are part of triplets or quadruplets
Multiples born in sets of three or more share birthdays and parents without being twins.
About this riddle
Math riddles hide a calculation inside a short story. Pull out the numbers, work out what is being asked, and watch for a trick such as a unit change.
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