Marilyn vos Savant
Marilyn vos Savant
Marilyn vos Savantis an American who is known for having the highest recorded IQ according to the Guinness Book of Records, a competitive category the publication has since retired. Savant is a magazine columnist, author, lecturer, and playwright. Since 1986, she has written "Ask Marilyn," a Parade magazine Sunday column where she solves puzzles and answers questions on various subjects...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth11 August 1946
CountryUnited States of America
Know how and how much to tip people who expect gratuities, even in the case of poor service.
Scientists and creationists are always at odds, of course.
Know which officials are voted into office and which are appointed, and by whom.
Know what happens when an individual declares bankruptcy and how it affects his or her life.
Know how to behave at a fine restaurant, which is a telltale measure of social maturity.
Be able to cite three good qualities of every relative or acquaintance that you dislike.
Be able to suffer wearing a necktie or slightly high heels for an entire evening without complaint or early removal.
Be able to recognize when you're reading or hearing material biased to your own side.
When our spelling is perfect, it's invisible. But when it's flawed, it prompts strong negative associations.
At first, I only laughed at myself. Then I noticed that life itself is amusing. I've been in a generally good mood ever since.
Be able to describe anything visual, such as a street scene, in words that convey your meaning.
Know the function of a fuse box and the appearance of a tripped circuit breaker.
Know how your representatives stand on major national or state issues.
Be able to sneeze without sounding ridiculous. That means neither stifling yourself or spraying your immediate vicinity.