today's word: "zygosity"

For months Zak and I have been requesting a DNA test to determine once and for all whether we're monozygotic (identical) or dizygotic (fraternal) twins. Well, the folks finally came through and ordered one up.


To collect our DNA, Mom and Dad had to swab the insides of our cheeks with a weird stick thing. We did not know this when we originally asked for the test. It was not fun.

Anyway, Dad mailed the samples earlier this evening. We should have the results in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, we're taking a poll. Do you think we're mono- or dizygotic? Send your guess to twintest@lipsey.org. (Sorry, Mom won't allow us to take monetary bets. Something about being underage.)