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Twins born on different days, months, years

One was born just before midnight on New Year's, the other just after

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updated 5:58 p.m. ET Jan. 2, 2009

ROCHESTER, Mich. - They're twins, all right, despite what their spanking new birth certificates say.

Tariq Griffin entered the world at 12:17 a.m. on New Year's Day at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Mich. Twin brother Tarrance was born a bit earlier — 26 minutes to be exact.

That means the boys have the unique distinction of having been born on different days, months and years.

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Their dad, Tarrance Sr., is also a twin. The parents say the boys are doing well, which is their main concern.

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