The Ancient Art of Making Babies: It's just amazing what some people will try to get that boy or girl of their dreams.(Column)

Publication: Newsweek

Publication Date: 26-JAN-04

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Byline: Karen Springen

For centuries, kings and queens tried myriad ways to increase the odds of giving birth to two boys--an heir and a spare. Even in these high-tech times, couples still use unproven, often wacky methods to try for the boy or girl of their dreams. It's easy to see why couples might fervently believe that a particular folk remedy is effective: they forget that even without messing with Mother Nature, they've got a 50-50 chance of getting their preferred...

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