Episode #103

(airdate: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 continued)

Human Calculator

Kim Peek was diagnosed as autistic when he was three years old. Now 48years old, Kim is the only known mega savant. Believe it or not, he is a genius in 14/15 subjects and can read two pages of a book at the same time.
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Eyelid Puller

Only in Shanghai would you find a man with the unique ability to astonish and amaze crowds of onlookers by placing hooks in his eyelids and lifting heavy objects. Shanghai is home to a ancient culture that boast a proud history of science and medicine. But doctors in this popular city can not explain the man they call the "eyelid lifter."

Human Harmonica

This New Yorker creates unique sculptures made from everyday objects, such as mannequins, axes, and toothbrushes. These are no ordinary works of art--they're also incredible sounding musical instruments which he plays for crowds in the local club scene! But that's not all... believe it or not, he also uses his own head as an instrument!

Bikini Barber

After stylist Bill Black lops off your locks, he sweeps the hair down a chute in the floor. That's because in the basement of his barbershop he sews hair into swimsuits. Believe It Or Not!

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