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Ari Daniel

Those weird quirks siblings have in common? Darwin had a theory

Tommy and Emma Trenchard are siblings who share an unusual ability to pick up all kinds of objects with their toes. Joining them in the photo, taken in England where they grew up, is Emma's dog. (Trenchard family.)

Earlier this year, on New Year's Day, Emma Trenchard was on holiday in Cape Town, South Africa. She was visiting her older brother and his family, and they were out to lunch at a cafe.

"We were just waiting for our food," recalls Emma. "We'd given my niece a coloring book to keep her quiet."

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