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Marilyn vos Savant, born August 11, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, is widely recognized for her exceptional intelligence. In 1985, The Guinness Book of World Records listed her as having the highest recorded IQ, a distinction that brought her substantial public attention. more Marilyn vos Savant, born August 11, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, is widely recognized for her exceptional intelligence. In 1985, The Guinness Book of World Records listed her as having the highest recorded IQ, a distinction that brought her substantial public attention. Vos Savant's most notable work includes her long-running "Ask Marilyn" column in Parade magazine, where she solved puzzles, answered complex questions, and clarified misconceptions. One of her most famous contributions is her explanation of the Monty Hall problem, a probability puzzle that sparked wide debate. In addition to her writing, she has authored several books, including "The World's Most Famous Math Problem" (1993). Marilyn vos Savant continues to be a prominent figure in discussions on intelligence and problem-solving. less

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"Be able to notice when you're wrong and correct it, because either you have the fastest reflexes known to man, or you don't."
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