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Just to be clear, this should be categorized as “wit” — but I thought a reptilian virgin birth might interest this crowd.<\/p>\n

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This boa constrictor gave birth to two litters of baby snakes who have only her chromosomes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, did Jesus have XX chromosomes? Discuss.<\/p>\n

Via BoingBoing<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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