Galileo Galilei
Where was Galileo born?
(Pisa, Italy)
What crime was Stephen Fry imprisoned for as a teenager?
(Credit card fraud)
At what age did Heidi Hankins learn to read? (
(Two years old)
Name one historical figure commonly considered a genius
(Einstein, Da Vinci, Hawking, etc.)
What famous experiment is Galileo believed to have conducted at the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
(Dropping objects to study gravity)
What quiz show did Stephen Fry host that focused on knowledge? (
QI – "Quite Interesting")
What is Heidi’s IQ score?
(159, just one point below Stephen Hawking)
What does an IQ score measure?
(Intelligence and cognitive ability)
Name one scientific instrument that Galileo developed.
(Telescope, thermometer)
Name two of Stephen Fry’s careers.
(Actor, comedian, writer, TV presenter, political activist)
What international intelligence organization did she join?
(Mensa)
What is the name of the organization for people with high IQs?
MENSA
Why did Galileo get in trouble with the Catholic Church?
For stating that the Earth moves around the Sun)
How many Twitter followers did Stephen Fry have at the time of the article?
(13 million)
What artistic talent does Heidi have that she shares on YouTube?
(Watercolor painting)
What are two types of intelligence often debated?
(Book smart vs. street smart)
What did Galileo supposedly whisper after signing a forced confession?
("But it still moves")
At which university did Fry study and begin his comedy career?
(Cambridge University)
What is remarkable about Heidi’s abilities for her age?
(She mastered math, reading, and writing at an early age)
rue or False: All geniuses excel in school.
(False—some struggle in traditional education)