Hello. My Name Is Sophia

I'm an American baby born in 2012, and I already know a few things about myself*

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I am one of 4 million babies who will be born in the U.S. in 2012

China will be home to 16 million new babies this year

I can expect to live 81.3 years--until 2093!

(American boys born in 2012 have a life expectancy of 76.2 years--five years less than girls)

An Indian girl born today can expect to live to 66

My parents can expect to spend about $150,000 on my in-state tuition at a public U.S. college or $500,000 for four years at a...

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