14 in Brazilian Family Born With Extra Fingers

14 in Brazilian Family Born With Extra Fingers
Joao de Assis, who was born with 12 fingers, plays guitar in his home in Brasilia, on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ EVARISTA SA
Petr Svab
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Half of this large Brazilian family carries a special trick up their sleeves—if you high-five them, they high-six you in return.

Fourteen of the 23 members of the da Silva family were born with six digits on each hand. They don’t consider the anomaly detrimental though. Quite the opposite, they hope for their children to inherit it.

Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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