10 People Who Gained Extraordinary Abilities From Brain Damage

Image Source Savants are people who display extraordinary abilities, sometimes far exceeding what we might think of as normal. These abilities can include exceptional memory recall, lightning calculation ability and uncanny artistic skill. Certain cases have attracted the attention of the media, even the 1988 film Rain Man was inspired by a real figure, and the field is subject to constant scientific research and debate. Among the most amazing cases in this area are "acquired savants", individuals Read more [...]