Chimera OR The incredible disappearing twin

[AussieSim]

I found this interesting article on the SMH about twins. I was just talking to a mum today and she was telling me that she lost one twin during the pregnancy and then this - insert spooky music here.

article

I had heard the word chimera, but thought it was just some sci fi word.

[CountessDracula]

Ewwww, gross. Don't fancy being the twin munched by the other one in utero! Very interesting indeed, I didn't know about Chimeras.