Child prodigies like Brandenn Bremmer are rare. They are astoundingly gifted in certain areas, but because of this, they are taught with much older children. They can become isolated from their peers, have no friends their age, and be thrust into an adult world before they are mentally equipped. It’s…
If I asked you to name the smartest person who ever lived, you might say Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, or someone like Stephen Hawking. I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t know a guy called William James Sidis, and yet, this man had an estimated IQ of 250 to 300. The…
Ask children today what they want to be when they grow up, and the chances are they will say ‘rich and famous’. But in a world where money and fame rule supreme, there is at least one man with very different values - Grigori Perelman. Who Is Grigori Perelman? Grigori…
If you’ve taken the Myers-Briggs Personality Type test, you may have found that you fit into the ‘INTP’ category. This stands for introverted, intuitive, thinking, and perceiving. But what does it mean to have this personality type? And who can you relate to in popular culture? Let’s take a look…
This article will be a brief Vincent Van Gogh biography that will tell the story of his life and his art. You will most likely have heard of Van Gogh as he is one of the most well-known, popular and influential figures in post-impressionist and modern art. Nevertheless, he remained…
Asperger’s is a common disorder that affects over 37 million people. However, some of the famous people with Asperger's have made a profound difference in the world. It can be a worry when someone we care about has something which makes them a little different. Asperger’s is a common mental disorder…
It is a common misconception that famous people are extroverted. In fact, some of the most famous and successful people are actually huge introverts. It seems as though every successful person knows how to be in the spotlight, speak eloquently and handle social situations perfectly. As a result, this can…
Of all the Myers-Briggs Personality Types, INFJs are the rarest. It stands to reason that famous people with INFJ personality are going to be pretty remarkable individuals. So what is so special about the INFJ personality anyway? Well, for a start, it is incredibly uncommon. Only 1-3% of the population…
There are certain French philosophers whose ideas can provide valuable and critical insight into our lives and society today. They were highly influential in western philosophical thought, and are widely considered to be some of the greatest French thinkers of all time. The philosophers in question have similarities in their…
Motivational stories are crucial to understanding and replicating success in all aspects of life, and reading them can be particularly helpful when you are an introvert. Can an introvert reach success in an extroverted world? In almost every type of social setting, extroverts are popular, whereas introverts are usually relegated…
