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How Many Babies Can Live In One Womb?

A California woman gave birth to eight babies Monday. This is only the second time recorded in the U.S. that a woman has given birth to live octuplets. Alex Cohen talks with Slate.com's Christopher Beam about how many babies can fit inside a pregnant woman. You can also read his Explainer column on the matter here.

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