Can the Twin Paradox Be Proven?

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Can anyone prove the twin paradox
 
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I have absolutely no idea what you mean by "proving" a paradox. If you mean "explain" it then there have been many explanations on and off this board.

In fact, in writing "twin paradox" on this board, you automatically linked to several explanations!
 

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