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Kim Peek
Kim Peek

Kim Peek, born on November 11, 1951, was an American individual with extraordinary memory abilities. Known as the 'Human Brain', Peek could remember the contents of over one million books, covering various fields such as history, science, and literature. His memory capabilities garnered widespread attention and research during his lifetime. more

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