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World Service,2 mins

Does the order in which we're born form our characters?

The Why Factor

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The eldest children always do their homework, middle children mediate and the youngest take the risks. So where do Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks and Eddie Murphy fit in their families? Professor Frank Sulloway from the University of California explains. Photo: Three children on a beach Credit: Getty Images

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