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Published online 21 June 2007 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news070618-14
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Older siblings are smarter
Social standing within a family affects average intelligence scores.
Eldest siblings are, on average, 2.3 IQ points more intelligent than their younger brothers and sisters, says a study of Norweigan kids.
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