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The Rabbit Woman

By Elton Camp Rabbits are known for fast multiplication A few humans are in this same situation Mrs. Vassilyev, a Russian peasant, Holds the world record to the present He feat, as it has been presented, Is completely, officially documented She lived from 1707 to 1782 Bore 69 kids before she was through Twenty-seven times in a family way “Prolific” is the only word to say Of quadruplets, four sets Triplets, seven times she gets Of twins, she had sixteen pairs A single birth she never dares Her husband then wanted more A second wife, eighteen bore If you doubt that this can be Google it for yourself and see

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/16/2015 5:34:00 PM

all i can say is - oy! poor woman! (great poem!)

Elton Camp
Date: 4/16/2015 7:18:00 PM

It's a famous case in biology. I used to include it in my human anatomy and physiology lectures (consistent multiple ovulations). I don't know how she lived as long as she did. The Tsar was about to give her an award, but she died before it could be done.