Is it possible to diagnose famous people with borderline personality disorder (BPD)? BPD is a psychological disorder affecting a person’s emotions and identity. It affects the way a person copes with the wider world. This leads to problematic relationships and high-risk behaviors. For this article, I’ve examined the symptoms of…
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…
