12 Wildly Inconvenient Places Babies Came Flying Out of the Womb

Welcome to the world of extraordinary births! From the depths of the Antarctic to the heights of the sky, this list of twelve unique births will take you on a journey of discovery and amazement. 

You'll learn about John McCain, born in a legal loophole in the Panama Canal Zone, and Jerry Springer, born in a London bomb shelter during World War Two. You'll marvel at the story of Prince Philip, born at a villa called Mon Repos on the Greek island of Corfu, and the incredible story of Aurora Sky Castner, born in a Texas jail and accepted into Harvard University. 

Finally, you'll be awed by the story of baby Reach, born on an American military plane while it was evacuating, and the incredible fact that Antarctica has had zero infant deaths. 

So get ready to be amazed, inspired, and entertained as you explore the world of extraordinary births.

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Ed Porray: Born at Sea, and making waves ever since.

MLB / Wikimedia 

Jerry Springer: Born in a bomb shelter.

BBC / NPR 

Surprise! Baby on board.

CBS / Navy 

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