Myrtle was born with 4 legs — but she built a family of 8 against all odds

Josephine Myrtle Corbin was no ordinary child — she was born with an incredibly rare condition called polymelia, giving her four legs: two normal ones and two smaller ones extending from her hips. But that wasn’t all — Myrtle also had two sets of reproductive organs and two pelvises, making her one of history’s most extraordinary medical wonders. Let’s explore her life and uncover the remarkable milestones that made her story unforgettable.