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• Conversations on Creativity with Daniel Tammet- Part IV, IQ and Human Intelligence

  
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  Although their unusual abilities compel considerable attention, there are fewer than 50 autistic savants worldwide. Daniel Tammet is one of them. Over 30 years, the London-born mathematical and language whiz has transformed from an awkward, reclusive boy into a confident adult. His quiet, private life of strict ...
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• Kim Peek the real “Rain Man” dies

  
  movies, news, photos, gossip, videos - Searchandhra.com — Authority: 158
  Kim Peek, the real “Rain Man” whose powers of memory in spite of severe physical
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• One Of The Most Amazing Savants Just Passed Away

  
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  Kim Peek . Posted in Tragedy Tagged: Autistic Savant, Kim Peek, Rainman
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• Original ‘Rain Man’ Kim Peek Died

  
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  Autistic savant Kim Peek whose life was inspiration for the Oscar winning film Rain Man has died of a heart attack this past weekend. He was 58. Mr Peek’s father Fran said that his son had suffered a major heart attack on Saturday and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, the town where he ...
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• Man who inspired Hoffman’s ‘Rain Man’ character passes away at 58

  
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  London, December 23 (ANI): Kim Peek, who was the inspiration for the character of Raymond Babbitt, played by Dustin Hoffman, in the movie Rain Man, has died aged 58.Peek, dubbed as the ‘real Rain Man’, passed away after suffering a heart attack in Salt Lake City, Utah.The genius, who was classed as a ...
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• Quote of the Day

  
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  From Idiot/Savant : Update: And according to the Herald, Henry has made the usual non-apology, “apologising” that “ome[sic] people have taken what I said in a way that I never intended”. In other words, its not his fault – its ours for being “hypersensitive”. What a prick. Tuck that one under your ...
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• Savant Kim Peek Dead at 58

  
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  Saturday, savant Kim Peek also known as the real “rain man” died of a heart attack Saturday.
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• Kim Peek

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 969
  Mega-savant whose exceptional mental agility and childlike emotions inspired the film Rain Man
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• Savant who inspired Rain Man dies

  
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  Kim Peek , who inspired the title character in the film Rain Man , has died .
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• He’s Peeking from Heaven Now

  
  The Minority Report — Authority: 121
  I know you don’t recognize the name but if you have ever watched the Discovery Channel, you’ve seen him. Kim Peeks was amazing and I hope he rests in peace. Kim Peek, the autistic savant who inspired the Oscar-winning film Rain Man, has died, aged 58. Mr Peek’s father Fran said that his son had suffered a ...
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• Conversations on Creativity with Daniel Tammet- Part III, Nature and Nurture

  
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    Although their unusual abilities compel considerable attention, there are fewer than 50 autistic savants worldwide. Daniel Tammet is one of them. Over 30 years, the London-born mathematical and language whiz has transformed from an awkward, reclusive boy into a confident adult. His quiet, private life of strict ...
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• Kim Peek, Mega-Savant, dies.

  
  The boy who knew too much: a child prodigy — Authority: 122
  Kim Peek, the internationally renowned mega-savant, has died of a heart attack. He was only 58.Though he had a massive heart attack on Saturday morning, his death was not announced until today.Now, I was rather surprised by his death - not because 58 year olds dont die - but because our lives had crossed, peripherally ...
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• Kim Peek, The Real ‘Rain Main,’ Has Died – NPR (blog)

  
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  Sydney Morning Herald Kim Peek , The Real Rain Main, Has Died NPR (blog) Kim Peeks father says his son died this weekend of a massive heart attack at his suburban Salt Lake City home." AP adds that: Kim Peek , the original Rain Man, dies Times Online Kim Peek , mega-savant and ...
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• Kim Peek Dies At 58

  
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  By Ranjan BhaduriDec.22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kim Peek known as a famous and unusual resident of Utah, passed away on Saturday. The apparent cause of his demise was a cardiac attack. He came into spotlight nearly two decades back. He was recognized as one of the main inspirations behind the character of Dustin Hoffman in ...
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• Kim Peek, savant who inspired Rain Man, dies

  
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  Kim Peek , the man who inspired the 1988 comedy-drama film Rain Man , has died. He was 58. Kim had suffered a major heart attack on Saturday (December 19) and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over the years, Kim has inspired a lot of people. He had mental handicaps but scientists and ...
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• Kim Peek, RIP

  
  Neatorama — Authority: 768
  I’ve just learned that Kim Peek, the savant that inspired the 1988 movie Rain Man, died on Saturday of a heart attack: Peek was born on Nov. 11, 1951. At 9 months, doctors said he was severely mentally retarded. "They told us we should institutionalize him because he would never walk or talk," Fran Peek said. ...
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• Going Home For Christmas: Goodbye To Kim Peek – Psychology Today (blog)

  
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  ABC News Going Home For Christmas: Goodbye To Kim Peek Psychology Today (blog) When I read today that the man who inspired the movie, Kim Peek , passed away last Saturday, I was deeply saddened. Over the years, Kim has inspired many ... Kim Peek , mega-savant and inspiration for Rain ...
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• Going Home For Christmas: Goodbye To Kim Peek

  
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  While some may dislike the Oscar winning film, "Rain Man," it has always had a special place in my heart.  For me, watching it was a revelation - it gave me a name, for the first time, for what made me different.  When I read today that the man who inspired the movie, Kim Peek, passed away last Saturday , I was ...
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• “Rain Man” Kim Peek Dies at 58

  
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  Kim Peek , the Utah man who inspired the main character in the 80s movie "Rain Man", has died.  He was 58 years old. His father, Fran Peek, says he suffered major heart attack on Saturday and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Murray, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Peek was a true savant with an incredible memory.  ...
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• Up Next

  
  Going Sane in a Crazy World — Authority: 128
  Well I learned today that the owner of my business property died and the daughters have hired a property manager to run the place. Nothing official has been stated, but I would expect something before lease renewal happens. Hopefully everything stays the way it is. The weekend with Asp went well. She was sick ...
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