Can I connect 2 monitors to my mid-2009 Macbook?

I recently bought a mini-DVI/VGA adapter, and I have been able to use an external monitor for additional desktop space. Is it possible to connect 2 external monitors to my mid 2009 Macbook5,2? If yes, how?
Edit: Would a VGA splitter cable like this work:
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-VGASPL1VV-1-Feet-Video-Splitter/dp/B003AVPV1O /ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1378688254&sr=1-2&keywords=vga+cable+split ter

First, thanks for taking the time to respond to my question.
Second you're right, I wouldn't want to have the monitors be mirror images of one another. The ability to use multiple monitors seems so common that I never thought the hardware needed to do it would be so expensive. Why is that? Are there any other more practical options? Thanks.

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