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Some males fathered more calves than others, but the difference was not as extreme as researchers had expected.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Zilis said the confidentiality agreement with Musk is why she did not disclose to OpenAI's chief executive Sam Altman that twins she gave birth to in 2021 were fathered by Musk.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Fritz, who also fathered a son at 19, became the only American man of his generation to reach a Grand Slam final at the 2024 U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

He has since fathered five children through a pair of surrogates and anonymous egg donors.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

No matter who fathered those children, she felt them kick inside her, brought them forth with her pain and blood, nursed them at her breast.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin