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Kim Peek, American megasavant (born 1951)

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Kim Peek

American savant (1951–2009)

Laurence Kim Peek was an American savant. Known as a "megasavant", he had an exceptional memory, but he also experienced social difficulties, possibly resulting from a developmental disability related to congenital brain abnormalities. He was the inspiration for the character…
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December 19

Day of the year

December 19 is the 353rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 12 days remain until the end of the year.
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