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Octuplets--Yes, 8 'Motherfucking Rolly-Poly, Chubby Cheeked Shit Machines'--Born in Bellflower Today

By  Zach Behrens
Published Jan 26, 2009 11:00 PM
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Photo by Gustty via Flickr
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Congratulations to the brave and strong-hearted mother who gave birth today to six boys and two girls weighing between 1.8 pounds and 3.4 pounds, according to the Associated Press. It all happened between 10:43 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. Yes, that's five minutes, eight babies. Apparently, this is the second time in history live octuplets have been born. Congrats, again, to the family and we hope everyone stays healthy!

(and thanks for the awesome Dexter "rolly-poly" quote, Showtime).

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