A young pregnant woman walking in Hong Kong yesterday. Somewhere in the world – Asia would be a good bet – a pregnant woman is carrying a baby destined to be the planet’s seven billionth human being. The historic baby is due to be born on October 31, the United Nations Population Division predicts.

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